This they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
1 Timothy 4:14 - Tree of Life Version Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands of the elders. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Do not neglect the gift which is in you, [that special inward endowment] which was directly imparted to you [by the Holy Spirit] by prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands upon you [at your ordination]. American Standard Version (1901) Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. Common English Bible Don’t neglect the spiritual gift in you that was given through prophecy when the elders laid hands on you. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not be willing to neglect the grace that is within you, which was given to you through prophecy, with the imposition of the hands of the priesthood. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Neglect not the grace that is in thee, which was given thee by prophesy, with imposition of the hands of the priesthood. |
This they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
Then after fasting, praying, and laying hands on them, they sent them off.
And when Paul laid hands upon them, the Ruach ha-Kodesh came upon them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying.
as the kohen gadol and all the council of elders can testify about me. I also received letters from them to the brothers, and I went to Damascus to bring back to Jerusalem even those who were there in chains—to be punished.
They placed these men before the emissaries; and after praying, they laid hands on them.
Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Ruach ha-Kodesh.
This charge I entrust to you, Timothy my son, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, so that by them you fight the good fight,
Practice these things—be absorbed in them, so that your progress may be clear to all.
The elders who lead well are worthy of honor and honorarium—especially those who work hard in the word and teaching.
Do not accept an accusation against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses.
Do not lay hands on anyone hastily or take part in the sins of others—keep yourself pure.
Fight the good fight of faith! Take hold of the eternal life—you were called to it, and you made the good confession for it in the presence of many witnesses.
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.