Acts 12:25-13:3
Revised Standard Version
25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from[a] Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their mission, bringing with them John whose other name was Mark.
Barnabas and Saul Commissioned
13 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyre′ne, Man′a-en a member of the court of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
Footnotes
- Acts 12:25 Other ancient authorities read to
Acts 12:25-13:3
American Standard Version
25 And Barnabas and Saul returned [a]from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministration, taking with them John whose surname was Mark.
13 Now there were at Antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers, Barnabas, and Symeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen the foster-brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 And as they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. 3 Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Footnotes
- Acts 12:25 Many ancient authorities read to Jerusalem.
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