1Ti 4:14 | TNotes | STEP | 4:14 laid their hands on you: The gesture signified recognition, authorization, and blessing (see Acts 13:1-3 ; 6:6 ). This was probably the same event as in 2 Tim 1:6-7 (see 1 Tim 1:18 ; cp. Rom 12:6-8 ; 1 Cor 12:7-11 ; Eph 4:7-13 ). Paul’s ministry and that of his delegates was under the authority of the church.

a4:14►

bActs 13:1-3►

c6:6►

d2 Tim 1:6-7►

e1 Tim 1:18►

fRom 12:6-8►

g1 Cor 12:7-11►

hEph 4:7-13►

‏ 1 Timothy 4:14

4:14 ^a laid their hands on you: The gesture signified recognition, authorization, and blessing (see Acts 13:1-3 ^b; 6:6 ^c). This was probably the same event as in 2 Tim 1:6-7 ^d (see 1 Tim 1:18 ^e; cp. Rom 12:6-8 ^f; 1 Cor 12:7-11 ^g; Eph 4:7-13 ^h). Paul’s ministry and that of his delegates was under the authority of the church.