[rjsimmon]

That is a failed attempt at interception. It was not thrown to them and they did not catch it. Christ was addressing His gathered apostles and disciples, the bishops and priests of the Catholic Church.

You truly do like to spin. The Great Commission is cast for all of us, unless you truly believe that salvation is only for the recipients of Paul's many letters.

Further, There were no Bishops, not even apostles, when Christ gave the Great Commission. Apostles were not called such until AFTER his ascension (Paul first used the term in Romans). The title of Bishop was never used in scripture.

[Petronski]

There were no Bishops, not even apostles, when Christ gave the Great Commission. Apostles were not called such until AFTER his ascension (Paul first used the term in Romans). The title of Bishop was never used in scripture.

Nonetheless, that is what they were.