Now as they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work which I have called them."

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

who, coming down, prayed concerning them in order that they might receive the Holy Spirit.

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

And Ananias departed and entered the house; and putting his hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, the One who appeared to you in the way which you were coming, so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

And having chosen elders for them in every church, [and] having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

And he laid his hands on him, and appointed him as the Lord ordered Moses.

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.

Lay hands on no one hastily, nor share in [the] sins of others; keep yourself pure.

For which cause I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

And the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be competent to teach others also.

From there they sailed to Antioch, from where they were commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.

But Paul, choosing Silas, departed, being given over to the grace of God by the brothers.

And how shall they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, of those preaching the gospel of good things!"

who gave testimony concerning your love before the church, [with reference] to whom you will do well if you send them forth in a manner worthy of God,

We therefore ought to receive such, in order that we may become fellow workers with the truth.