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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then having fasted and having prayed and having laid the hands on them, they sent <i>them</i> off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid <i>their</i> hands on them, they sent <i>them</i> away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent <i>them</i> away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then, when they had fasted, prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them [in approval and dedication] and sent them away [on their first journey].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone prayed and went without eating for a while longer. Next, they placed their hands on Barnabas and Saul to show that they had been appointed to do this work. Then everyone sent them on their way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After fasting and praying, Simeon, Lucius, and Manaen placed their hands on Barnabas and Saul, and released them [from their work in Antioch].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They fasted and prayed, placed their hands on them, and sent them off. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they fasted and prayed, laid their hands on them, and let them go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then, after they had fasted and prayed and placed their hands on them, they sent them off. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So, after fasting and prayer and the laying on of hands, they let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />then having fasted, and having prayed, and having laid the hands on them, they sent [them] away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then having fasted and having prayed and having laid the hands on them, they sent <i>them</i> off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> then having fasted, and having prayed, and having laid the hands on them, they sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then having fasted and prayed, and put hands upon them, they let go.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then they, fasting and praying, and imposing their hands upon them, sent them away. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, fasting and praying and imposing their hands upon them, they sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then, completing their fasting and prayer, they laid hands on them and sent them off. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So, after they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And after they had fasted and prayed, they placed hands upon them and they sent them.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Then, after they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then they having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then having kept a fast and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />accordingly, after having fasted and prayed they gave them imposition of hands, and dismiss'd them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So, after fasting and prayer and the laying on of hands, they let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Then, having fasted and prayed, and having laid hands on them, they sent <i>them</i> away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Then having fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them they sent <i>them</i> away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/13-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=4081" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">Paul's First Missionary Journey</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>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.” <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3522.htm" title="3522: nēsteusantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To fast, abstain from food. From nestis; to abstain from food.">after they had fasted</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuxamenoi (V-APM-NMP) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">prayed,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2007.htm" title="2007: epithentes (V-APA-NMP) -- To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.">they laid</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">their</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiras (N-AFP) -- A hand. ">hands</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">on them</a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: apelysan (V-AIA-3P) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">and sent them off.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">4</span>So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a></span><br />They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a></span><br />Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a></span><br />Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17</a></span><br />Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17</a></span><br />So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-6.htm">Acts 19:6</a></span><br />And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-24.htm">Acts 1:24-26</a></span><br />And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen / to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.” / Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a></span><br />After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-9.htm">Acts 10:9</a></span><br />The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-13.htm">Acts 16:13</a></span><br />On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer. After sitting down, we spoke to the women who had gathered there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36</a></span><br />When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-5.htm">Acts 21:5</a></span><br />But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-38.htm">Matthew 9:38</a></span><br />Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12-13</a></span><br />In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.</p><p class="hdg">the had.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a></b></br> Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid <i>their</i> hands on them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/8-15.htm">Acts 8:15-17</a></b></br> Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: … </p><p class="hdg">they sent.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Acts 14:26</a></b></br> And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/15-40.htm">Acts 15:40</a></b></br> And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Romans 10:15</a></b></br> 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!</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Fasted</a> <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Fasting</a> <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Food</a> <a href="/acts/12-11.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/9-37.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Praying</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Fasted</a> <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Fasting</a> <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Food</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/13-29.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Praying</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/13-42.htm">The Gentiles believe;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/13-44.htm">but the Jews talked abusively against Paul, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/13-46.htm">whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/13-50.htm">The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And after they had fasted and prayed</b><br>Fasting and prayer were common practices in the early church, reflecting a deep dependence on God for guidance and strength. This phrase indicates a period of spiritual preparation and discernment. Fasting is often associated with seeking divine intervention or clarity, as seen in other biblical instances such as <a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Esther 4:16</a> and <a href="/matthew/4-2.htm">Matthew 4:2</a>. Prayer, a central aspect of Christian life, is emphasized throughout the New Testament, highlighting the importance of communication with God (<a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a>). The combination of fasting and prayer suggests a solemn and earnest approach to decision-making, particularly in commissioning individuals for ministry.<p><b>they laid their hands on them</b><br>The laying on of hands is a symbolic act with roots in the Old Testament, often associated with blessing, commissioning, or imparting authority (<a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18-23</a>). In the New Testament, it is used in various contexts, including healing (<a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Mark 6:5</a>), receiving the Holy Spirit (<a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17</a>), and ordination (<a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a>). Here, it signifies the church's recognition and endorsement of Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for their missionary work. This act also represents a transfer of spiritual authority and support, aligning with the practice of setting apart individuals for specific tasks within the community of believers.<p><b>and sent them off</b><br>The sending off of Barnabas and Saul marks the beginning of Paul's first missionary journey, a pivotal moment in the spread of the Gospel to the Gentile world. This action reflects the church's obedience to the Holy Spirit's direction, as seen earlier in <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a>. The term "sent" implies a mission with purpose and divine mandate, echoing Jesus' Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>. The church in Antioch, a significant center for early Christianity, becomes a launching point for missionary activity, demonstrating the shift from a predominantly Jewish context to a broader, inclusive mission field. This moment underscores the church's role in fulfilling God's redemptive plan for all nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/barnabas.htm">Barnabas</a></b><br>A key leader in the early church, known for his encouragement and support of other believers. He was chosen by the Holy Spirit for a special mission.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul (Paul)</a></b><br>Initially a persecutor of Christians, Saul's conversion led him to become one of the most influential apostles. He was also chosen for the mission alongside Barnabas.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_at_antioch.htm">The Church at Antioch</a></b><br>A significant early Christian community known for its diversity and missionary zeal. It was here that believers were first called Christians.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/fasting_and_prayer.htm">Fasting and Prayer</a></b><br>Spiritual disciplines practiced by the early church to seek God's guidance and empowerment for ministry.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/laying_on_of_hands.htm">Laying on of Hands</a></b><br>A symbolic act signifying the commissioning and blessing of individuals for specific tasks or roles within the church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_disciplines.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Disciplines</a></b><br>Fasting and prayer are vital for seeking God's will and guidance. They prepare believers to hear from God and act in obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_in_sending.htm">The Role of the Church in Sending</a></b><br>The local church plays a crucial role in recognizing, affirming, and sending individuals for ministry. This communal aspect ensures accountability and support.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_through_the_holy_spirit.htm">Empowerment through the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The laying on of hands is not just a ritual but a means of imparting spiritual authority and blessing, signifying the Holy Spirit's empowerment for the task ahead.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a></b><br>Barnabas and Saul's willingness to be sent reflects a heart of obedience and readiness to serve wherever God leads.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_mission.htm">Unity in Mission</a></b><br>The church at Antioch's collective action in sending Barnabas and Saul demonstrates the unity and shared mission of the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_prayer_and_fasting.htm">What does the Bible say about prayer and fasting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_psalms_are_in_hallel.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'prayer and fasting'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_fasting_necessary_for_christians.htm">Is fasting necessary for Christians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_become_a_pastor.htm">What steps are needed to become a pastor?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">And when they had fasted and prayed.</span>--The repetition of the words that had been used in <a href="/acts/13-2.htm" title="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.">Acts 13:2</a> seems to imply that the fast was prolonged till the laying-on of hands had been completed. The new command called for that intensity of spiritual life of which fasting was more or less the normal condition.<p><span class= "bld">And laid their hands on them.</span>--See Note on <a href="/acts/6-6.htm" title="Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.">Acts 6:6</a>. This was, as before, the formal act by which the Church attested its acceptance of the divine mission of those on whom hands were laid, and implored for them the divine blessing.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> <span class="accented">- Then</span> for <span class="accented">and</span>, A.V. It does not follow that the laying on of hands was on the same day. On the contrary, the mention of the fasting again in this verse makes it impossible so to understand it. Doubtless, on receiving this intimation of the Spirit, they fixed a day for the ordination, and prepared for it by fasting and prayer. The ember days of the Church before ordinations are m accordance with this precedent of Holy Scripture. With this departure of Barnabas and Saul commences the second and main part of the Acts of the apostles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/13-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">τότε</span> <span class="translit">(tote)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> </span><span class="str2">Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">after they had fasted</span><br /><span class="grk">νηστεύσαντες</span> <span class="translit">(nēsteusantes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3522.htm">Strong's 3522: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fast, abstain from food. From nestis; to abstain from food.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">prayed,</span><br /><span class="grk">προσευξάμενοι</span> <span class="translit">(proseuxamenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they laid</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιθέντες</span> <span class="translit">(epithentes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2007.htm">Strong's 2007: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[their]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὰς</span> <span class="translit">(tas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hands</span><br /><span class="grk">χεῖρας</span> <span class="translit">(cheiras)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">on them</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(autois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] sent [them] off.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπέλυσαν</span> <span class="translit">(apelysan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/13-3.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 13:3 Then when they had fasted and prayed (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 13:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 13:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/13-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 13:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 13:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>