Read Acts 13:1-3 (Contemporary English Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Acts 13.1-3, Acts 13v1-3, Ac. 13:1-3. The church at Antioch had several prophets and teachers. They were Barnabas, Simeon, also called Niger, Lucius from Cyrene, Manaen, who was Herod's close frie…
Other reference formats: Acts 13.1-3, Acts 13v1-3, Ac. 13:1-3.
1 The church at Antioch had several prophets and teachers. They were Barnabas, Simeon, also called Niger, Lucius from Cyrene, Manaen, who was Herod's close friend, and Saul.
2 While they were worshiping the Lord and going without eating, the Holy Spirit told them, “Appoint Barnabas and Saul to do the work for which I have chosen them.”
3 Everyone prayed and went without eating for a while longer. Next, they placed their hands on Barnabas and Saul to show that they had been appointed to do this work. Then everyone sent them on their way.
Passage themes
A church on mission — in the church that was at Antioch
Gifts for the church — certain prophets and teachers
Barnabas, son of encouragement — Barnabas
Believers from Cyrene — Lucius of Cyrene
Close to Herod — which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch
Saul who became Paul — and Saul
Serving God together — they ministered to the Lord
Praying with fasting — and fasted
The Spirit speaks — the Holy Ghost said
Chosen by God — Separate me Barnabas and Saul
Sent on mission — for the work whereunto I have called them
Fasting before God — when they had fasted
Prayer and service — prayed
The laying on of hands — laid their hands on them
Sent out on mission — they sent them away
Notes and references
Herod's: Herod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great.
going without eating: The Jews often went without eating as a way of showing how much they loved God. This is also called “fasting.”
Events in this chapter
13 — Premier voyage missionnaire
About this book
Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc