Acts 13:1-3 describes a similar practice of fasting, prayer, and commissioning leaders, showing a pattern in early church.

Acts 20:32 uses the same verb 'commend' as here, where Paul entrusts the Ephesian elders to God.

Acts 13:3 describes the same pattern: fasting, prayer, and laying on of hands for commissioning, mirroring the appointment of elders here.

Acts 20:28 charges elders as overseers appointed by the Holy Spirit, complementing the human appointment through prayer and fasting here.

Acts 15:4 shows elders as part of the Jerusalem church leadership, confirming the office instituted in Acts 14:23.

Acts 15:6 shows elders gathered with apostles to decide doctrine, illustrating the governance role given to elders.

Acts 20:17 has Paul calling elders from Ephesus — elders likely appointed in a similar manner as here.

Acts 15:23 shows a letter from apostles and elders — reflecting the established leadership structure from appointments.

In 2 Timothy 1:12, Paul speaks of entrusting his life to God who guards it—the same Greek root (paratithemi) used here for committing elders to the Lord.

In Titus 1:5, Paul instructs Titus to appoint elders in every town — the same practice carried out here by Paul and Barnabas.

1 Peter 5:1 is a direct exhortation to elders as shepherds, echoing the office established by this appointment.

In 1 Timothy 5:17-19, the same elder office is given guidelines for honor and handling accusations, expanding on the appointment here.

In 1 Timothy 5:22, Paul warns against hasty ordination — echoing the careful prayer and fasting process for appointing elders.

In 2 Timothy 2:2, entrusting teaching to faithful men parallels the appointment of elders to lead and teach the churches.

Hebrews 13:7 calls believers to remember and imitate their leaders, reflecting the importance of the elders appointed here for the church's spiritual health.

James 5:14 shows elders praying over the sick — revealing the pastoral role of those appointed here.