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Acts 13:2
New English Translation
Acts 13:2
New English Translation
2 While they were serving[a] the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart[b] for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
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- Acts 13:2 tn This term is frequently used in the LXX of the service performed by priests and Levites in the tabernacle (Exod 28:35, 43; 29:30; 30:20; 35:19; 39:26; Num 1:50; 3:6, 31) and the temple (2 Chr 31:2; 35:3; Joel 1:9, 13; 2:17, and many more examples). According to BDAG 591 s.v. λειτουργέω 1.b it is used “of other expression of religious devotion.” Since the previous verse described the prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch, it is probable that the term here describes two of them (Barnabas and Saul) as they were serving in that capacity. Since they were not in Jerusalem where the temple was located, general religious service is referred to here.
- Acts 13:2 tn Or “Appoint.”
Acts 13:2
American Standard Version
Acts 13:2
American Standard Version
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.
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