Outside of Jerusalem ​ — and even in Jewish communities outside of Palestine — ​ such men were minor officials, learned in the Law, who may have served as copyists or local judges. ​ — Mark 2: 6; 9: 14; Luke 5: 17 - 21.
Di luar Yerusalem ​ — dan bahkan di kalangan komunitas Yahudi di luar Palestina — ​ pria - pria seperti itu adalah pejabat bawahan, terdidik dalam Hukum Taurat, yang mungkin melayani sebagai penyalin atau hakim setempat. ​ — Markus 2: 6; 9: 14; Lukas 5: 17 - 21.