Acts 12:25-13:3
Expanded Bible
25 After Barnabas and Saul finished their ·task in Jerusalem [mission], they returned to Antioch,[a] taking John [L also called] Mark with them.
Barnabas and Saul Are Chosen
13 In the church at Antioch there were these prophets and teachers: Barnabas [4:36], Simeon (also called Niger [C meaning “Black”; Luke 23:26]), Lucius (from the city of Cyrene [C a city in North Africa]), Manaen (who ·had grown up with Herod [or was a close friend of Herod; or was a member of Herod’s court], the ·ruler [L tetrarch; C a Roman political title; see Luke 3:1]), and Saul. 2 They were all ·worshiping [or serving] the Lord and fasting [C giving up eating for spiritual purposes]. During this time the Holy Spirit said to them, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul to do ·a special [L the] work for which I have ·chosen [called] them.”
3 So after they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on [C a ritual of blessing and/or conferring of authority] Barnabas and Saul and sent them out.
Footnotes
- Acts 12:25 to Antioch Some early Greek copies read “from Jerusalem.” Others read “to Jerusalem.”
Acts 12:25-13:3
Amplified Bible
25 Barnabas and Saul came back [a]from Jerusalem when they had completed their mission, bringing with them John, who was also called Mark.(A)
First Missionary Journey
13 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets [who spoke a new message of God to the people] and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called [b]Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with [c]Herod [Antipas] the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them [in approval and dedication] and sent them away [on their first journey].
Footnotes
- Acts 12:25 Two early mss read to Jerusalem.
- Acts 13:1 A Latin word spelled with Greek letters.
- Acts 13:1 Herod Antipas, the Herod who beheaded John the Baptist.
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