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 is like a man travelling into a far country, who called his own slaves and delivered unto them his goods.

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

So that having different gifts according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, according to the measure of faith;

Quench not the Spirit.

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

Lovingly be hospitable one to another without murmuring.

This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, so that according to past prophecies regarding thee, that thou by them might war a good warfare;

Lay hands suddenly on no one, neither be partaker of the sins of others; keep thyself pure.

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

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

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

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

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

and thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD, and the sons of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites;