Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the thoughts of everyone, so show us which of these two you have chosen

Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

So Ananias went, entered the house where Saul was, and placed his hands on him. "Brother Saul," he said, "the Lord has sent me---Jesus himself, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here. He sent me so that you might see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

They fasted and prayed, placed their hands on them, and sent them off.

Do not neglect the spiritual gift that is in you, which was given to you when the prophets spoke and the elders laid their hands on you.

Be in no hurry to lay hands on people to dedicate them to the Lord's service. Take no part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

For this reason I remind you to keep alive the gift that God gave you when I laid my hands on you.