Although they were at one time very active in the disciple - making work, they are now hampered by ill health or the limitations of old age.
فَرُبَّمَا تَشْعُرُ كَمَا شَعَرَ مُوسَى حِينَ فَوَّضَ إِلَيْهِ يَهْوَه أَنْ يُكَلِّمَ فِرْعَوْنَ .‏