According to Eric G. Jay, the interpretation of his writing is disputed, but it is clear that he supports some sort of approved continuation of the ministry exercised by the apostles which in its turn was derived from Christ.
Menurut Eric G. Jay, interpretasi atas tulisannya menjadi bahan perdebatan, namun jelas bahwa ia mendukung semacam kesinambungan yang sah atas pelayanan yang dipraktikkan oleh para rasul yang mana berasal dari Kristus.