In the first century C.E., Paul referred to himself and certain close associates as “God’s fellow workers ” because of their role in planting and watering the seed of Kingdom truth.
(‏ ۱قر ۳ :‏ ۶ ،‏ ۹‏ )‏ ما نیز امروزه می‌توانیم « همکاران خدا » باشیم .‏