Acts 13:3
And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands upon them, they sent them away.
Revised King James New Testament
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 8:15Who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit:
Acts 13:2As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.
Acts 14:26And from there sailed to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had now fulfilled.
Romans 10:15And how shall they preach, unless they are sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings of good things!
1 Timothy 5:22Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor share in other men's sins: 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 →