Russell and his close associates did a work like that of John the Baptizer. That vital work involved restoring Bible truths.
رَصِل وَعُشَرَاؤُهُ ٱلْمُقَرَّبُونَ بِعَمَلٍ شَبِيهٍ بِٱلَّذِي قَامَ بِهِ يُوحَنَّا ٱلْمُعَمِّدُ .‏