1 Timothy 4:14

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

"For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them.

Therefore he said: "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return.

Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;

Do not quench the Spirit;

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.

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

I give you this command, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies once made about you, that by them you may fight the good fight,

Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.

Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Then after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.

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.