Do not lay hands too readily on anyone, and do not share in another’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
If you see a thief, you run with him; with adulterers you throw in your lot.
Then, completing their fasting and prayer, they laid hands on them and sent them off. First Mission Begins in Cyprus.
When they opposed him and reviled him, he shook out his garments and said to them, “Your blood be on your heads! I am clear of responsibility. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”
And so I solemnly declare to you this day that I am not responsible for the blood of any of you,
They presented these men to the apostles who prayed and laid hands on them.
Take no part in the fruitless works of darkness; rather expose them,
Moreover, they should be tested first; then, if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
Therefore, a bishop must be irreproachable, married only once, temperate, self-controlled, decent, hospitable, able to teach,
He should not be a recent convert, so that he may not become conceited and thus incur the devil’s punishment.
Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.
Do not neglect the gift you have, which was conferred on you through the prophetic word with the imposition of hands of the presbyterate.
For this reason, I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands.
And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well.
instruction about baptisms and laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment.
Then the Israelite leaders partook of their provisions, without inquiring of the Lord.
for whoever greets him shares in his evil works.
Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Depart from her, my people, so as not to take part in her sins and receive a share in her plagues,