Acts 13:3
After they had fasted, prayed, and placed their hands on them in blessing, they sent them on their way.
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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 27:23Moses placed his hands on Joshua and dedicated him, just as the Lord had told him to do.
Acts 8:15When they arrived they prayed for the converts in Samaria to receive the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart Barnabas and Saul to do the work I've called them to.”
Acts 14:26From there they sailed back to Antioch where they had started out, having been dedicated there in God's grace to the work they had now accomplished.
Romans 10:15How can they go out and tell others unless they're sent? Just as Scripture says, “Those who come bringing the good news are truly welcome!”
1 Timothy 5:22Don't be in a hurry to lay hands on anyone; and don't get involved in the sins of others. Keep yourself 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 →