The apocryphal Acts of Paul and Acts of Peter emphasize complete abstinence from sexual relations and even depict the apostles as urging women to separate from their husbands.
Buku apokrifa Kisah Paulus dan Kisah Petrus menandaskan sikap berpantang hubungan seksual sama sekali dan bahkan menjelaskan bahwa para rasul mendesak kaum wanita agar berpisah dari suami mereka.