Scripture parallel. "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom; to them it is not given." (Matt xiii. 11.) "Great is the mystery of godliness."
33. "They had in their churches, bishops, elders, deacons, and priests."
Scripture parallel. "Ordained elders in every church." (Acts xiv. 23.) For "deacons," see 1 Tim. iii. 1.
34. "When assembled together they would often sing psalms."
Scripture parallel. "Teaching and admonishing one another in psalms." (Col. iii. 16.)
35. "They healed and cured the minds and bodies of those who joined them."
Scripture parallel "Healing all manner of sickness," &c. (Matt iv. 23.)
36. "They practiced certain ceremonial purifications by water."
Scripture parallel. "The accomplishment of the days of purification." (Acts xxi. 26.)
37. "They assembled at the Sabbath festivals clothed in white garments."