They cared for the spiritual needs of God’s people, stating: “We will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. ”
(‏ اع ٤ :‏ ٣٤ ،‏ ٣٥‏ )‏ وَعَلَّمُوا شَعْبَ ٱللهِ وَصَلَّوْا مِنْ أَجْلِهِمْ .‏