Eighteen centuries have passed since the apostle rested from his labors; yet the history of his toils and sacrifices for Christ’s sake are among the most precious treasures of the church. That history was recorded by the Holy Spirit, that the followers of Christ in every age might thereby be incited to greater zeal and faithfulness in the cause of their Master.{LP 148.2}

Attenhundrede år er gået siden apostlen hvilede ud fra sit arbejde; alligevel er beretningen om hans slid og ofre for Kristi skyld en af menighedens mest dyrebare beretninger i menigheden. Den beretning blev skrevet ned af Helligånden, så Kristi efterfølgere til enhver tid derved kan tilskyndes større iver og trofasthed for deres Mester sag.