Acts 13:3
Then, having fasted and prayed and laid hands on them, they sent them away.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
In Context
Cross References
Numbers 27:23And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as LORD spoke by Moses.
Acts 8:15who, when they came down, prayed for them, so that they might receive Holy Spirit,
Acts 13:2And while they were serving the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Separate to me now Barnabas and Saul for the work that I have called them.
Acts 14:26and from there they sailed to Antioch, from where they were delivered to the grace of God for the work that they fulfilled.
Romans 10:15And how will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who proclaim good news of peace, of those who proclaim good news of good things.
1 Timothy 5:22Lay hands hastily on no man, nor contribute to other sins. Keep thyself pure.
Matthew Henry on Acts 13:2-4
The Mission of Paul and Barnabas. 1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. 3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. We have here a divine warrant… Read the whole commentary →