Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
They had
They sent
General references
Bible References
They had
Acts 13:2
While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for the work to which I have called them.”
Acts 6:6
They brought these men before the apostles; and after praying, they laid their hands on them [to dedicate and commission them for this service].
Acts 8:15
They came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit;
Acts 9:17
So Ananias left and entered the house, and he laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came [to Damascus], has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit [in order to proclaim Christ to both Jews and Gentiles].”
Acts 14:23
When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they believed [and joyfully accepted as the Messiah].
Numbers 27:23
and Moses laid his hands on Joshua and commissioned him, just as the Lord had commanded through Moses.
1 Timothy 4:14
Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, [that special endowment] which was intentionally bestowed on you [by the Holy Spirit] through prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands on you [at your ordination].
1 Timothy 5:22
Do not hurry to lay hands on anyone [ordaining and approving someone for ministry or an office in the church, or in reinstating expelled offenders], and thereby share in the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.
2 Timothy 1:6
That is why I remind you to fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you through the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination].
2 Timothy 2:2
The things [the doctrine, the precepts, the admonitions, the sum of my ministry] which you have heard me teach in the presence of many witnesses, entrust [as a treasure] to reliable and faithful men who will also be capable and qualified to teach others.
They sent
Acts 14:26
From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work which they had now completed.
Acts 15:40
But Paul chose Silas [who was again in Antioch] and set out [on his second journey], commended by the brothers to the grace and favor of the Lord.
Romans 10:15
And how will they preach unless they are commissioned and sent [for that purpose]? Just as it is written and forever remains written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things!”
3 John 1:6
and they have testified before the church of your love and friendship. You will do well to [assist them and] send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
General references
Numbers 8:10
and present the Levites before the Lord, and the Israelites shall lay their hands on the Levites.
Acts 8:29
Then the [Holy] Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join this chariot.”