The apostle Paul said: “Remember those who are taking the lead among you, who have spoken the word of God to you, and as you contemplate how their conduct turns out imitate their faith. ”
(‏ عبرانیان ۱۳ :‏⁠ ۷‏ )‏ خیر ،‏ پولس برادران را تشویق نکرد که از پیران پیروی کنند .‏