[Blogger]

Where does Paul say he consecrated Timothy and Titus? Serious question as I couldn't find the word "consecrate." Just wondering what your reference was.

[annalex]

Consecration is not there as a word, but if you look for imposition of hands, that is a reference to what we now call the sacrament of Holy Orders. We consecrate bishops and ordain priests, but Holy Order is the collective term.

I admonish thee, that thou stir up the grace of God which is in thee, by the imposition of my hands.

(2 Timothy 1:6)

thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and shouldest ordain priests in every city, as I also appointed thee

(Titus 1:5)

See also 1 Timothy 4:14, 5:22.