When, in 1746, Wesley read Lord King's account of the primitive church, he became convinced that apostolic succession could be transmitted through not only bishops, but also priests.
Pada 1746, ketika Wesley membaca laporan Peter King seputar gereja primitif, ia menjadi merasa yakin kalau suksesi apostolik (suksesi rasuli) dapat diteruskan tidak hanya melalui para uskup (bishop), tetapi juga melalui para imam.