All the writers, including Paul, were closely united with the original governing body of the early Christian congregation, consisting of the apostles and the elders in Jerusalem. ​ — Acts 15: 2, 6, 12 - 14, 22; Galatians 2: 7 - 10.
Kõik kirjutajad, sealhulgas Paulus, olid tihedalt seotud varakristliku koguduse algse juhtiva koguga, kuhu kuulusid apostlid ja vanemad Jeruusalemmas.