In the first century, Jesus commanded his followers to make disciples of people of all nations, and those who embraced his teaching were baptized.
(‏ خروج ۱۹ :‏ ۴ -‏ ۹ )‏ در قرن اوّل عیسی به پیروانش فرمان داد که از همهٔ امّت‌ها شاگرد سازند و هر کس که تعالیم او را می‌پذیرفت تعمید می‌گرفت .‏