To seven congregations, Jesus stated five times that he knew their deeds, their strong points, and their weaknesses, and he gave counsel and encouragement accordingly.
این واقعیت را می‌توان به آسانی از محتوای آنچه در اواخر قرن اوّل به یوحنّای رسول مکشوف ساخت تشخیص داد .‏