Early Christian historical writings, such as the ಡಿಡಾಹೆ, which dates to the first century, suggest the charismata were given not to everyone in the Church, but to "apostles and prophets" (11:3-8).
Imibhalo zomlando Early Christian, ezifana Didache, obuhlehlela emuva ekhulwini lokuqala, basikisela the charismata banikwa hhayi bonke eBandleni, kodwa "abaphostoli nabaprofethi" (11:3-8).