Acts 13:3
After they had fasted, prayed, and laid their hands on these men, they sent them off.
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And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
In Context
Cross References
Numbers 27:23He laid his hands on him and commanded him to lead, as Yahweh had commanded him to do.
Acts 8:15When they had come down, they prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, to do 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 which they had now completed.
Romans 10:15Then how can they preach, unless they are sent?—As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who proclaim glad tidings of good things!”
1 Timothy 5:22Place hands hastily on no one. Do not share in the sins of another person. You should 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 →