As they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work that I have called them to."

They had them stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

After they went down there, they prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit.

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

So Ananias left and entered the house. Then he placed his hands on him and said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

When they had appointed elders in every church and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

laid his hands on him, and commissioned him, as the LORD had spoken through Moses.

Do not neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.

Don't be too quick to lay hands on anyone, and don't share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Therefore, I remind you to keep ablaze the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands.

And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

From there they sailed back to Antioch where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work they had completed.

Then Paul chose Silas and departed, after being commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers.

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How welcome are the feet of those who announce the gospel of good things!

they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God,

Therefore, we ought to support such men, so that we can be co-workers with the truth.