Acts 13:2

Translations

Modern

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

Now in their ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Now set apart unto Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have summoned them.”

Latin

Ministrantibus autem illis Domino, et jejunantibus, dixit illis Spiritus Sanctus: Segregate mihi Saulum et Barnabam in opus ad quod assumpsi eos.

Original

Greek

English

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

Notes

Acts 13:1–3

prophets and teachers: these leaders of the church at Antioch spent a lot of time in worship and prayer. They had an intense desire to do the Lord's will, and they fasted to spiritually prepare themselves to receive guidance from God. As they prayed, the Holy Spirit spoke to them.

The church set apart Barnabas and Saul, recognizing God's clear call for them to do a special work in his name. The inner journey these Christians took to pray and listen to God matched their outer journey of service. Their service included proclaiming the Christian faith and performing works of healing and salvation.

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Paul (Saul) Philip Church Leaders Following Jesus The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Holy Spirit’s Work

Events

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1 Corinthians 12:11
All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.
Romans 1:1
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2 Timothy 1:11
…to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.
Daniel 9:3
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1 Timothy 2:7
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Acts 22:21
Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”
Galatians 2:8–9
For the One who was at work in Peter’s apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in my apostleship to the Gentiles.
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And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
Acts 10:19
As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you.

Parallels

Acts 15:36–41 Acts 18:23–28

People

Barnabas: A Levite from Cyprus who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Glossary

Antioch of Syria Barnabas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Elder Galatia Jerusalem Council Judaizers Ordain, Ordination Paul the Apostle Prophecy Travel

Topics

Call: To Special Religious Duty: Paul Christian Minister: Call of Christian Minister: Sent Forth in Teams of Two: Paul and Barnabas Fasting of Saints Exemplified: Christians Fasting of the Disciples, at the Time of the Consecration of Barnabas and Saul Gentiles: Conversion of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Ministers: Sent by the Holy Spirit Missionary Work by Ministers: Apostles Missionary Work by Ministers: Directed by the Holy Spirit Missionary Work by Ministers: Paul Missionary Work by Ministers: The Holy Spirit Calls To Missions: General Scriptures Concerning Paul: Sent to the Gentiles The Holy Spirit: is God: As Appointing and Sending Ministers The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit: Design of To Direct Ministers the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Appoints and Commissions Ministers The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Supplying Ministers to the Church

Acts 13:2

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