In harmony with that direction, Paul and the older men of the congregation laid their hands upon the young man, thereby setting him apart for a particular service, and the apostle chose him as a missionary companion. ​ — 1 Timothy 4: 14; 2 Timothy 1: 6.
Kooskõlas selle juhatusega panid Paulus ja teised koguduse vanemad mehed oma käed selle noormehe peale, eraldades ta seeläbi eriteenistuseks, ning apostel valis ta oma misjonikaaslaseks.