* John himself had a heavenly hope; but since he was still a man on earth when the elder spoke to him, in the vision John must represent anointed ones on earth who have not yet received their heavenly reward.
وَهؤُلَاءِ ٱلشُّيُوخُ يُمَثِّلُونَ شُرَكَاءَ ٱلْمَسِيحِ فِي ٱلْمِيرَاثِ ٱلْـ‍ ٠٠٠‏,١٤٤ فِي مَجْدِهِمِ ٱلسَّمَاوِيِّ .‏