Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Prayer for, exemplified
Peter was kept in prison. Prayer was made without ceasing by the congregation to God for him.
Now arise, and come to your resting place, Jehovah our God, you and the ark of your power. Clothe your priests, Jehovah God, with salvation. Let your godly ones rejoice in what is good.
Now Jehovah behold their threats and grant that your servants keep speaking your word with boldness.
They prayed: You O Jehovah, know the hearts of all men. Show us which of these men you choose. Which of these men should assume this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place.
whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
When they had ordained elders in every congregation they prayed with fasting. They commended them to God, on whom they believed.
Christian ministers » Ordination of » Of the seven servants (or, deacons; greek: diakonoi)
The idea pleased the whole congregation. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch, whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
Then ordain them, because they and their descendants will have a long lasting priesthood.
These are the names of Aaron's sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head and anointed him to set him apart for his holy duties.
Moses put his hands on Joshua's head and proclaimed him as his successor, just as Jehovah proclaimed.
whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.
Deacon » Selected by the people
The number of disciples increased at that time. A murmuring arose on the part of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. The twelve called the congregation of the disciples to them. They said: It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God and serve tables. Therefore brothers select seven men who have a good reputation. Men who are full of spirit and wisdom that we may appoint to take care of this business. read more.
We will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word. The idea pleased the whole congregation. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch, whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
We will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word. The idea pleased the whole congregation. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch, whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
hands » Laying on of » In ordination or consecration of men for service
whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Do not neglect the spiritual gift in you. It was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
Do not lay your hands hastily on any man, neither be a partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure.
For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God that is in you because of the laying on of my hands.
Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. The sons of Israel listened to him and did as Jehovah had commanded Moses.
Then bring the Levites into Jehovah's presence, and the Israelites will place their hands on them.
Jehovah said to Moses: Take Joshua son of Nun, a capable man, and place your hands on his head.
hands » Imposition of, used in » Ordaining ministers
whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Do not neglect the spiritual gift in you. It was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
Ministers » Hospitality to » Ordination of
whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Do not neglect the spiritual gift in you. It was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
Do not lay your hands hastily on any man, neither be a partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure.
For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God that is in you because of the laying on of my hands.
Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. The sons of Israel listened to him and did as Jehovah had commanded Moses.
Then bring the Levites into Jehovah's presence, and the Israelites will place their hands on them.
Jehovah said to Moses: Take Joshua son of Nun, a capable man, and place your hands on his head.
Nicolas » A proselyte of antioch, and servant (greek: diakonos) of the congregation at jerusalem
The idea pleased the whole congregation. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch, whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Stephen » Appointed one of the committee of seven to oversee the daily ministration
The idea pleased the whole congregation. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch, whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Therefore brothers select seven men who have a good reputation. Men who are full of spirit and wisdom that we may appoint to take care of this business.
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
Then ordain them, because they and their descendants will have a long lasting priesthood.
These are the names of Aaron's sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head and anointed him to set him apart for his holy duties.
Moses put his hands on Joshua's head and proclaimed him as his successor, just as Jehovah proclaimed.
whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.