After the death of Christ the Apostles were troubled and
diverged in their thoughts and opinions; later they became steadfast and
united. At Pentecost they gathered together, detached themselves from the
world, forsook their own desires, renounced all earthly comfort and happiness,
sacrificed body and soul to their Beloved, left their homes, took leave of all
their cares and belongings, and even forgot their own existence. Then was
divine assistance vouchsafed and the power of the Holy Spirit manifested. The
spirituality of Christ triumphed and the love of God took hold. On that day
they received divine confirmations, and each departed in a different direction
to teach the Cause of God and unloosed his tongue to set forth the proofs and
testimonies.
- 'Abdu'l-Baha (Table talks in Akka, authenticated by ‘Abdu’l-Baha; ‘Some
Answered Questions’ – 2014 revised translation by the Baha’i World Center)
