Do not neglect the gift you have, which was conferred on you through the prophetic word with the imposition of hands of the presbyterate.
This they did, sending it to the presbyters in care of Barnabas and Saul.
Then, completing their fasting and prayer, they laid hands on them and sent them off. First Mission Begins in Cyprus.
And when Paul laid [his] hands on them, the holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
Even the high priest and the whole council of elders can testify on my behalf. For from them I even received letters to the brothers and set out for Damascus to bring back to Jerusalem in chains for punishment those there as well.
They presented these men to the apostles who prayed and laid hands on them.
Then they laid hands on them and they received the holy Spirit.
Do not quench the Spirit.
I entrust this charge to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophetic words once spoken about you. Through them may you fight a good fight
Be diligent in these matters, be absorbed in them, so that your progress may be evident to everyone.
Presbyters who preside well deserve double honor, especially those who toil in preaching and teaching.
Do not accept an accusation against a presbyter unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.
Do not lay hands too readily on anyone, and do not share in another’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
Compete well for the faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called when you made the noble confession in the presence of many witnesses.
For this reason, I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands.