In both places of worship, various needs and expenses were met by voluntary contributions; in neither was the privilege of reading and discussing God’s Word restricted to a clergy class; in both cases, the meetings were organized and directed by responsible older men.
Di kedua tempat ibadat itu, berbagai kebutuhan dan pengeluaran dibiayai dengan sumbangan sukarela; hak istimewa membaca dan membahas Firman Allah tidak terbatas pada golongan pemimpin agama; pertemuan ibadat diatur dan dipimpin oleh tua - tua pengemban tanggung jawab.