Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Prayer for, exemplified
Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
"Now therefore arise, Yahweh God, into your resting place, you, and the ark of your strength: let your priests, Yahweh God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints rejoice in goodness.
Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,
They prayed, and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place."
whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
Christian ministers » Ordination of » Of the seven servants (or, deacons; greek: diakonoi)
These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
You shall clothe them with belts, Aaron and his sons, and bind headbands on them: and they shall have the priesthood by a perpetual statute: and you shall consecrate Aaron and his sons.
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests who were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office.
He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Deacon » Selected by the people
Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, "It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables. Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. read more.
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word." These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word." These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; whom they set before the apostles. When they had 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. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Don't neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.
For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands on him: and the children of Israel listened to him, and did as Yahweh commanded Moses.
You shall present the Levites before Yahweh. The children of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites,
Yahweh said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;
hands » Imposition of, used in » Ordaining ministers
whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Don't neglect the gift that is in you, which 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. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Don't neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.
For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands on him: and the children of Israel listened to him, and did as Yahweh commanded Moses.
You shall present the Levites before Yahweh. The children of Israel shall lay their hands on the Levites,
Yahweh said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;
Nicolas » A proselyte of antioch, and servant (greek: diakonos) of the congregation at jerusalem
These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Stephen » Appointed one of the committee of seven to oversee the daily ministration
These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
You shall clothe them with belts, Aaron and his sons, and bind headbands on them: and they shall have the priesthood by a perpetual statute: and you shall consecrate Aaron and his sons.
These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests who were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office.
He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.