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14 Use the gift you have, which was given to you through prophecy when the group of elders laid their hands on[a] you. 15 Continue to do those things; give your life to doing them so your progress may be seen by everyone. 16 Be careful in your life and in your teaching. If you continue to live and teach rightly, you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

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  1. 4:14 laid their hands on The laying on of hands had many purposes, including the giving of a blessing, power, or authority.

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