In Acts 1:24, the disciples pray before choosing Matthias — here they also pray before laying hands on the seven, following the same pattern of seeking God's guidance.

In Acts 13:3, the church again lays hands and prays before sending Barnabas and Saul — same ritual of commissioning by the Spirit's direction.

In Acts 19:6, Paul's laying on of hands also brings the Holy Spirit — showing this practice imparts spiritual gifts beyond initial commissioning.

Acts 8:17 shows laying on of hands for receiving the Holy Spirit — here the apostles lay hands on the seven to commission them for service, a different but related use.

Acts 9:17 has Ananias laying hands on Saul for healing and the Holy Spirit — here the apostles lay hands on the seven for commissioning, both involving apostolic blessing through touch.

In Numbers 8:10, the congregation lays hands on the Levites to consecrate them for service — OT type of NT commissioning.

In Numbers 27:18, Moses lays hands on Joshua to commission him as leader — a direct OT precedent for appointing successors.

Hebrews 6:2 lists laying on of hands as elementary teaching, making this verse a concrete example of that foundational practice.

In Deuteronomy 34:9, Joshua received wisdom through Moses' hand-laying — similar result of qualification for service.

In 1 Timothy 4:14, Timothy's gift came through prophecy and laying on of elders' hands — similar impartation of spiritual authority.

In 1 Timothy 5:22, Paul warns against hastily laying hands on anyone — a caution related to the ordination practice seen here.

In 2 Timothy 1:6, Paul reminds Timothy to stir up the gift given through laying on of his hands — same act of conferring grace.