First of all, they are wearing crowns. The Bible speaks of anointed Christians as gaining an 'incorruptible crown' and attaining to an endless life-immorality. (1 Corinthians 9:25;15:52, 54) But since these 24 elders are sitting on thrones, the golden crowns in this context represent royal authority. (Compare Revelation6:2; 14:14) This supports the conclusion that the 24 elders portray Jesus' anointed footstep followers in their heavenly position, for Jesus made a covenant with them to sit on thrones in his Kingdom. (Luke22:28-30) Only Jesus and these 24 elders-not even the angels -are described as ruling in heaven in Jehovah's presence.
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