Their confidence in the nearness of Jehovah’s day of judgment faded. They slowed down in the ministry and gradually became so involved in the mundane matters of life that little time was left for spiritual matters.
(‏ لوقا ٨ :‏ ​ ١١ ،‏ ١٣ ،‏ ١٤‏ )‏ وَمِنَ ٱلْمُؤْسِفِ أَنَّهُمْ بِمُرُورِ ٱلْوَقْتِ ،‏ ‹ عَادُوا إِلَى مَا هُوَ وَرَاءُ › .‏