Acts 13:1
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Barnabas and Saul Are Commissioned
13 Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the black man”[a]), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas[b]), and Saul.
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Acts 11:22-27
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22 When the church at Jerusalem heard what had happened, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw this evidence of God’s blessing, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord. 24 Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And many people were brought to the Lord.
25 Then Barnabas went on to Tarsus to look for Saul. 26 When he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. Both of them stayed there with the church for a full year, teaching large crowds of people. (It was at Antioch that the believers[a] were first called Christians.)
27 During this time some prophets traveled from Jerusalem to Antioch.
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Acts 11:22-27
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22 News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas(A) to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done,(B) he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.(C) 24 He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit(D) and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.(E)
25 Then Barnabas went to Tarsus(F) to look for Saul, 26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples(G) were called Christians first(H) at Antioch.
27 During this time some prophets(I) came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.
Acts 4:36
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36 For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus.
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Acts 4:36
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36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas(A) (which means “son of encouragement”),
Ephesians 4:11
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11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers.
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1 Corinthians 12:28-29
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28 Here are some of the parts God has appointed for the church:
first are apostles,
second are prophets,
third are teachers,
then those who do miracles,
those who have the gift of healing,
those who can help others,
those who have the gift of leadership,
those who speak in unknown languages.
29 Are we all apostles? Are we all prophets? Are we all teachers? Do we all have the power to do miracles?
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1 Corinthians 12:28-29
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28 And God has placed in the church(A) first of all apostles,(B) second prophets,(C) third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing,(D) of helping, of guidance,(E) and of different kinds of tongues.(F) 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?
Romans 12:6-7
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6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well.
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Romans 12:6-7
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6 We have different gifts,(A) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,(B) then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith;(C) 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(D)
Footnotes
- Romans 12:6 Or the
Acts 15:35
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35 Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch. They and many others taught and preached the word of the Lord there.
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Acts 15:35
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35 But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, where they and many others taught and preached(A) the word of the Lord.(B)
Acts 15:32
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32 Then Judas and Silas, both being prophets, spoke at length to the believers, encouraging and strengthening their faith.
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Acts 15:32
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32 Judas and Silas,(A) who themselves were prophets,(B) said much to encourage and strengthen the believers.
Acts 13:9
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9 Saul, also known as Paul, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he looked the sorcerer in the eye.
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Acts 13:9
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9 Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit,(A) looked straight at Elymas and said,
Luke 3:1
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John the Baptist Prepares the Way
3 It was now the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius, the Roman emperor. Pontius Pilate was governor over Judea; Herod Antipas was ruler[a] over Galilee; his brother Philip was ruler[b] over Iturea and Traconitis; Lysanias was ruler over Abilene.
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Luke 3:1
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John the Baptist Prepares the Way(A)(B)
3 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—when Pontius Pilate(C) was governor of Judea, Herod(D) tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene—
Philippians 4:22
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22 And all the rest of God’s people send you greetings, too, especially those in Caesar’s household.
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Philippians 4:22
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22 All God’s people(A) here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.
Galatians 2:13
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13 As a result, other Jewish believers followed Peter’s hypocrisy, and even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy.
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Galatians 2:13
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13 The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas(A) was led astray.
Galatians 2:9
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9 In fact, James, Peter,[a] and John, who were known as pillars of the church, recognized the gift God had given me, and they accepted Barnabas and me as their co-workers. They encouraged us to keep preaching to the Gentiles, while they continued their work with the Jews.
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Galatians 2:9
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9 James,(A) Cephas[a](B) and John, those esteemed as pillars,(C) gave me and Barnabas(D) the right hand of fellowship when they recognized the grace given to me.(E) They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles,(F) and they to the circumcised.
Footnotes
- Galatians 2:9 That is, Peter; also in verses 11 and 14
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