Acts 12:25-13:3
New Living Translation
25 When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission to Jerusalem, they returned,[a] taking John Mark with them.
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”[b]), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas[c]), and Saul. 2 One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Appoint Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.” 3 So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.
Acts 12:25-13:3
English Standard Version
25 (A)And Barnabas and Saul returned from[a] Jerusalem when they had completed their service, bringing with them (B)John, whose other name was Mark.
Barnabas and Saul Sent Off
13 Now there were in the church at Antioch (C)prophets and (D)teachers, (E)Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger,[b] Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of (F)Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, (G)the Holy Spirit said, (H)“Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul (I)for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after fasting and (J)praying they laid their hands on them and (K)sent them off.
Footnotes
- Acts 12:25 Some manuscripts to
- Acts 13:1 Niger is a Latin word meaning black, or dark
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