The things John had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. The “things which are” (that were present in John's day) are recorded in chapters 2–3 (the letters to the churches).
Mambo Yohana alikwisha yashuhudia ni kumbukumbu katika sura ya 1. "Mambo ambayo yalikuwa" (yaliokuwapo katika siku ya Yohana) ni kumbukumbu katika sura ya 2-3 (barua kwa makanisa).