Acts 13:3
So after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
Text-Critical English NT
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
Acts 8:15These two went down and prayed for the Samaritan believers to receive the Holy Spirit,
Acts 13:2As they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Acts 14:26From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.
Romans 10:15And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who preach good news of good things!”
1 Timothy 5:22Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, and do not take part in the sins of others; keep yoʋrself 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 →