Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.

Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.