The gift that is in thee; the spiritual gift imparted to Timothy by the Holy Ghost.

By prophecy; in accordance with preceding prophecies, which pointed him out as a man to be inducted into the sacred office. Compare chap 1 Timothy 1:18.

With the laying on of the hands; the special gift of the Spirit was given to Timothy, as to others, in connection with the laying on of hands. Acts 8:17; Acts 19:6.

Presbytery; an assembly of elders or ministers of the gospel.

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Old Testament