²² Do not ordain^[a] anyone hastily, and do not participate in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.^(A)

¹¹ Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness; rather, expose them.^(A)

¹⁰ And let them first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as deacons.

⁶ He must not be a recent convert,^[a] or he may be puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil.

¹⁴ Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.^(A)

⁶ They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.^(A)

¹¹ for to welcome is to participate in the evil deeds of such a person.^(A)

⁶ For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands,

² instruction about baptisms and laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment.^(A)

¹² Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.^(A)