Footnote

d After the death of the apostles, Satan fomented apostasy, which flourished for many centuries. During that time, there were no sustained efforts to fulfill the commission to make genuine disciples of Christ. But that would all change during “the harvest,” that is, the last days. (Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43) See The Watchtower, July 15, 2013, pages 9-12.