1 Timothy 4:14

And these they stood before the apostles, and after praying, they laid their hands on them.

as also the high priest and all the Council of the elders can testify. From them I also received letters to the brothers, and started off for Damascus in order to bring even those who were there to Jerusalem as prisoners to be punished.

This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may fight the good fight,

The elders who lead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor at preaching the word and teaching.

Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses.

Do not lay hands upon anyone hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.