Paul refers to them as “500 brothers ” in his letter to the Corinthians. Significantly, he adds: “Most of [them] are still with us, though some have fallen asleep in death. ”
Oma kirjas korintlastele viitas Paulus neile kui „viiesajale vennale ” ja lisas, et neist„ enamik on veel praegugi elus, mõned aga on suikunud surmaunne ”.