So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them(A) and sent them off.(B)

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

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They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed(A) and laid their hands on them.(B)

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Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

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26 From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch,(A) where they had been committed to the grace of God(B) for the work they had now completed.(C)

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26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.

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We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.

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We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

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And the things you have heard me say(A) in the presence of many witnesses(B) entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

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And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

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14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy(A) when the body of elders(B) laid their hands on you.(C)

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14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

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15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 10:15 Isaiah 52:7

15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

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While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said,(A) “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work(B) to which I have called them.”(C)

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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.

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They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way(A) in a manner that honors(B) God.

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Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

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Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.(A)

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Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

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22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands,(A) and do not share in the sins of others.(B) Keep yourself pure.(C)

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22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.

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40 but Paul chose Silas(A) and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord.(B)

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40 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.

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23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders[a](A) for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting,(B) committed them to the Lord,(C) in whom they had put their trust.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 14:23 Or Barnabas ordained elders; or Barnabas had elders elected

23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

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