At that point, Jesus directed his attention to the new believers and stated an important requirement for discipleship, as recorded by the apostle John: “If you remain in my word, you are really my disciples. ” ​ — John 8: 31.
Apostel Johannes on selle üles tähendanud järgmiselt: „Kui te jääte minu sõnasse, siis te olete tõesti minu jüngrid ”.