They also became known as apostles, although they were not included in the original 12. Their appointment was confirmed by the governing body in Jerusalem.
فَتَحْتَ تَوْجِيهِ ٱلرُّوحِ ٱلْقُدُسِ ،‏ عَيَّنَتْ جَمَاعَةُ أَنْطَاكِيَةَ بُولُسَ وَبَرْنَابَا مُرْسَلَيْنِ لِلْكِرَازَةِ بِٱلْبِشَارَةِ .‏