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(A) After he had taken it, the four living creatures and the 24 elders knelt down before him. Each of them had a harp and a gold bowl full of incense,[a] which are the prayers of God's people.

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  1. 5.8 incense: A material that produces a sweet smell when burned. Sometimes it is a symbol for the prayers of God's people.

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