RLDS Verse Context

8c and to confirm those who are baptized into the church, by the laying on of hands for the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, according to the Scriptures;

8d and to teach, expound, exhort, baptize, and watch over the church;

8e and to confirm the church by the laying on of the hands, and the giving of the Holy Ghost,

8f and to take the lead of all meetings.

9 The elders are to conduct the meetings as they are led by the Holy Ghost, according to the commandments and revelations of God.

10a The priest's duty is to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize, and administer the sacrament.

10b and visit the house of each member, and exhort them to pray vocally and in secret, and attend to all family duties:

10c and he may also ordain other priests, teachers, and deacons;

10d and he is to take the lead of meetings when there is no elder present, but when there is an elder present he is only to preach, teach, expound, exhort, and baptize, and visit the house of each member, exhorting them to pray vocally and in secret, and attend to all family duties.

10e In all these duties the priest is to assist the elder if occasion requires.

11a The teacher's duty is to watch over the church always, and be with, and strengthen them, and see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other; neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking;