These disciples had been newly converted to the faith, through the teachings of Paul, and had stood steadfast notwithstanding the misrepresentation and malignant persecution of the Jews. In fact, the unreasoning opposition of those wicked men had only confirmed these devoted brethren in the faith of Christ; and the restoration of Paul to life seemed to set the signet of God upon their belief.{LP 61.2}

Disse disciple var nylig blevet omvendt til troen gennem Paulus lære, og han stod fast, uanset jødernes forkerte fremstillinger og ondsindede forfølgelse. I virkeligheden havde disse onde menneskers afsindige modstand blot befæstet disse helligede brødres tro på Kristus; og Paulus genopstandelse til livet, virket som Guds segl på deres tro.