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

As they were engaged in worshiping the Lord and in fasting, the holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me, for the work to which I have called them."

They brought these men before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands upon them.

When they came, they prayed that the Samaritans might receive the holy Spirit,

Ananias set out and went to the house, and there he laid his hands upon Saul, and said to him, "Saul, my brother, I have been sent by the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your journey, so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the holy Spirit."

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

Do not neglect the gift you have, that was given you with predictions of your work, when the elders laid their hands upon you.

Never ordain anyone hastily; do not make yourself responsible for the sins of others; keep your life pure.

For this reason I would remind you to rekindle the divine gift that you received when I laid my hands upon you.

The things you learned from me before many witnesses you must commit to trustworthy men who will be capable of teaching others.

They sent

and from there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had first been commended to God's favor for the work which they had now finished.

But Paul selected Silas and set out, the brothers commending him to the Lord's favor.

And how are men to preach unless they are sent to do it? As the Scripture says, "How welcome is the coming of those who bring good news!"

they have testified before the church to your love. Please see them off on their journey in a way appropriate to God's service.

General references

Then the Spirit said to Philip, "Go up and stay by that car."