[Cal]

Let me clarify that Peter's prediction of the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira and the instant fulfillment of that prediction were strong confirmations of Peter's apostolic authority.

I think that was the reason for the "giving all" command, and the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira: To demonstate the apostles' authority and to show everyone that this church thing was serious business, no game, not another man-made thing to exploit.

I suppose if something like that happened today then it would be a confirmation of someone's apostleship. But such a thing never happened with Nee nor Lee, nor anyone else I know of. I heard of dire warnings and threats, but nothing to back it up.

Neither Nee nor Lee were able to summon such a demonstration. They were both fine servants in their own way. They were not apostles in the way Peter was. Deputy authority is a chimera.