The Lord Jesus thought it necessary to make many things clear to His disciples which He did not open to the multitudes. He plainly revealed to them the reason of the hatred manifested toward Him by the scribes, Pharisees, and priests, and told them of His suffering, betrayal, and death; but to the world He did not make these matters so plain. He had warnings to give to His followers, and He unfolded to them the sorrowful developments that would take place, and what they were to expect. He gave to His followers precious instruction that even they did not comprehend until after His death, resurrection, and ascension. When the Holy Spirit was poured out upon them, all things were brought to their remembrance, whatsoever He had said unto them. {TM 35.2}

Herren Jesus anså det for nødvendigt at gøre mange ting klart for sine disciple som han ikke gjorde for de store skarer. Han afslørede klart overfor dem hvorfor hadet viste sig mod ham fra de skriftkloge, farisæerne, og præsterne, og fortalte om hans lidelse og død; men til verden gjorde han ikke disse emner så tydelige. Han havde advarsler at give sine ledsagere, og han udbredte for dem den sørgelige udvikling som ville finde sted, og hvad de kunne (36) forvente. Han gav sine ledsagere udførlig undervisning som de selv ikke ville fatte før efter hans død, opstandelse, og himmelfart. Når Helligånden blev udgydt over dem, vil alle ting bringes til deres erindring, hvad end han har sagt til dem.