Well, at least the laity assumed it applied to them:
“And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles”
“Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. “(Acts 8:1,4)
Yes..and thank you. Most Christians do “assume” they are encouraged to share the Gospel message and be available to the guidance of the Lord to do just that.