Then, under the direction of the holy spirit, Paul and the local body of elders laid their hands upon Timothy, setting him apart for special work in the congregation. ​ — 1 Tim. 4: 14; 2 Tim. 1: 6.
Svētā gara vadībā Pāvils un draudzes vecākie uzlika Timotejam rokas, tā izraugot viņu īpašam uzdevumam kristiešu draudzē.