Read Acts 13:1-3 (English Standard Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Acts 13.1-3, Acts 13v1-3, Ac. 13:1-3. Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetr…
Other reference formats: Acts 13.1-3, Acts 13v1-3, Ac. 13:1-3.
1 Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
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