As a result of the fervent witnessing of Jesus ’ disciples in Jerusalem, thousands of people, including “a great crowd of priests, ” flocked to the first - century congregation. ​ — Acts 2: 41; 4: 4; 6: 7.
Kuna Jeesuse jüngrid andsid Jeruusalemmas innukalt tunnistust, liitus esimesel sajandil kogudusega tuhandeid inimesi, kaasa arvatud „suur hulk preestreid ”.