Here’s an interesting read on the subject
http://www.perimeno.ca/Study%20Bible/Study%20Bible/BibleTopics/Comments/Generation%20Pure%20in%20it's%20Own%20Eyes.htm#governing-body

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Here’s an interesting read on the subject, scroll down to the part about the Governing Body in the first century.
http://www.perimeno.ca/Study%20Bible/Study%20Bible/BibleTopics/Comments/Generation%20Pure%20in%20it's%20Own%20Eyes.htm#governing-body

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