Acts 13:3

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Summary

Acts 13:3

And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

They had

They sent

General references

Acts 8:29

Bible References

They had

While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."

These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.

who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.

So Ananias departed and entered the house. And after laying his hands on him said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they believed.

Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you through prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands on you.

Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

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.

And the things you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

They sent

From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.

But Paul chose Silas and left, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord.

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach good news!"

and they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

General references

And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go up and join this chariot."