Question: What does 2 Timothy 1:6 mean?
Answer: “The gift of God which is in thee by putting on of my hands.” This is apostolic power, according to Mr. Darby’s Synopsis. Timothy received the gift by prophecy. The presbytery were those who were older and had a desire to rule well and walk godly. In Timothy and Titus we have the appointment of elders by the apostolic authority. There is no such thing today, Paul only had the right to appoint Timothy and Titus. Although no one now-a-days has the authority to appoint them, we have elders, and we are exhorted to discern or know them.
Question: At what age do they become elders?
Answer: This is a matter of spiritual discernment, years always accompany elderhood. Some do not rule well and thus fail to fill the place of honor and responsibility. We are to discern those who do, by their knowledge and godly walk. Three times the elders are referred to in Hebrews 13— “remember them,” vs. 7; “obey them,” vs. 17; “salute them,” vs. 24.
Question: Do you think the Lord is more interested in one than another?
Answer: We cannot limit God. We are human and so limited. Every redeemed one will vouch for it that he has found his sufficiency in Christ. Some in heaven will enjoy more than others. Our capacity is formed here. One goes on with the Lord and another shrivels up.