# Truly I say to you "I tell you the truth." This phrase adds emphasis to what Jesus says next. # in the new age "at the time when God makes all things new" # the Son of Man Jesus is speaking about himself. # sits on his glorious throne "sits as king on his glorious throne" or "rules gloriously as king" # sit upon twelve thrones "sit as kings on 12 thrones" # the twelve tribes of Israel "the people of the 12 tribes of Israel"