1 Timothy 4:14
Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
Cross-references
1 Timothy 1:18 references the same earlier prophecies about Timothy that accompanied the giving of his gift.
1 Timothy 5:22 warns against hasty ordination — the same laying on of hands by which Timothy received his gift is now to be exercised carefully.
Matthew 25:14-30's parable of talents illustrates faithful stewardship of entrusted gifts — directly paralleling the call not to neglect the gift.
Luke 19:12-26's parable of minas similarly teaches accountability for entrusted resources — reinforcing the exhortation not to neglect the gift.
Acts 13:3 shows the church laying hands on Paul and Barnabas to commission them — mirroring Timothy's commissioning by the elders.
Romans 12:6-8 lists spiritual gifts and urges their use — a direct parallel to the charge not to neglect the gift given to Timothy.
2 Timothy 1:6 uses nearly identical language — 'fan into flame the gift' — referring to the same gift received through laying on of hands.
Numbers 8:10 describes Israelites laying hands on Levites for consecration — a direct parallel to setting apart Timothy for ministry.
Numbers 27:18 records Moses laying hands on Joshua to commission him as leader — a strong parallel to Timothy's commissioning by the elders.
Deuteronomy 34:9 says Joshua was filled with spirit because Moses laid hands on him — exactly like Timothy receiving his gift through hands.
In Acts 9:17, Ananias lays hands on Saul for healing and Spirit filling — a parallel event to Timothy's ordination and gift impartation.
Colossians 4:17 charges Archippus to fulfill his received ministry — parallels the exhortation to Timothy not to neglect his gift.
Acts 6:6 demonstrates the early church practice of laying on hands for ministry — the same practice by which Timothy's gift was conferred.
2 Timothy 2:2 instructs Timothy to entrust Paul's teachings to faithful men — extends the stewardship of his ministry gift.
1 Peter 4:9-11 exhorts using gifts to serve others — a parallel call to steward the gift Timothy received.
1 Thessalonians 5:19 warns against quenching the Spirit — a parallel caution to not neglecting the Spirit-empowered gift.