24 But the word of God(A) continued to spread and flourish.(B)

Barnabas and Saul Sent Off

25 When Barnabas(C) and Saul had finished their mission,(D) they returned from[a] Jerusalem, taking with them John, also called Mark.(E) 13 Now in the church at Antioch(F) there were prophets(G) and teachers:(H) Barnabas,(I) Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene,(J) Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod(K) the tetrarch) and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said,(L) “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work(M) to which I have called them.”(N) So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them(O) and sent them off.(P)

Footnotes

  1. Acts 12:25 Some manuscripts to

24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.

25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

13 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.

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.

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