* 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.
* दरअसल, खुद यूहन्‍ना को भी स्वर्ग में जीने की आशा थी । लेकिन जब यूहन्‍ना से उस प्राचीन ने बात की तब वह धरती पर ज़िंदा था ।