Acts 13:3

Translations

Modern

And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Traditional

And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

Literal

Then, having fasted and having prayed and having laid the hands on them, they sent them off.

Latin

Tunc jejunantes et orantes, imponentesque eis manus, dimiserunt illos.

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Greek

English

And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Notes

Acts 13:3

they laid their hands on them: They performed this holy act only after more fasting and prayer. The Pastoral Letters (1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus) caution against appointing someone as a Christian leader without proper care and background checks (1 Timothy 5:22). At this point, the church at Antioch sent Barnabas and Saul as its representatives for the mission.

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) Church Leaders Following Jesus The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Holy Spirit’s Work

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