“Then after fasting and praying; they laid their hands on them and sent them off”. The significance of the laying of hands in this passage is that

A. the church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit initiated the missionary works of Paul and Barnabas
B. the teachers’ and prophets’ hands conferred authority on Paul and Barnabas
C. the apostles, Paul and Barnabas were ordained
D. Paul and Barnabas have here confirmed Christians and the first apostles

Correct Answer:

Option A – the church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit initiated the missionary works of Paul and Barnabas