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Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the congregation of God at Corinth, with all the holy ones throughout Achaia:
This letter is from Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother.
From Paul, who is an apostle not from men nor through men but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead.
He fell to the earth and heard a voice saying: Saul, Saul! Why do you persecute me? Who are you Lord? He asked. The Lord said: I am Jesus whom you persecute. Get up and go into the city, and it will be told to you what you must do.
The Lord said to him: Be on your way. This man is a chosen vessel to bear my name to the people of the nations, and kings and the children of Israel. I will show him plainly how many things he must suffer for my name.
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them. After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, appointed (set apart) for the good news of God,
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the holy ones who are at Ephesus and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and Christ Jesus our hope,
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Paul and barnabas
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them. After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.
Christian ministers » Ordination of » Of paul and barnabas
After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.
Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
Then ordain them, because they and their descendants will have a long lasting priesthood.
These are the names of Aaron's sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head and anointed him to set him apart for his holy duties.
Moses put his hands on Joshua's head and proclaimed him as his successor, just as Jehovah proclaimed.
whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Ordination of ministers
When they had ordained elders in every congregation they prayed with fasting. They commended them to God, on whom they believed.
After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.
Fasting » Ordination of ministers
When they had ordained elders in every congregation they prayed with fasting. They commended them to God, on whom they believed.
After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them. After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.
Fasting » Instances of » Of the disciples, at the time of the consecration of barnabas and saul
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them. After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
With them were the Levites Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, Tob Adonijah, and the priests Elishama and Jehoram. They taught in Judah. They had the Book of Torah (the Law) (Jehovah's Teachings) with them when they taught the people in all the cities of Judah.
They went out to preach that men should repent.
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them. After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away. Being sent by Holy Spirit, they went to Seleucia. From there they sailed to Cyprus. read more.
They preached the Word of God in the synagogues of the Jews at Salamis. John was also there as an attendant.
They preached the Word of God in the synagogues of the Jews at Salamis. John was also there as an attendant.
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them. After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.
That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the nations, ministering the good news of God, that the offering of these nations might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
It pleased God to separate me even from my mother's womb and call me through his grace. He revealed his Son to me that I might preach him among the nations. I do not confer with flesh and blood (human beings). I did not go to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before I was. I went away to Arabia and again I returned to Damascus. read more.
Then after three years I went to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and waited with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother. What I write is true. God knows I do not lie. Then I came to the regions of Syria and Cilicia. I was still unknown by face to the congregations of Judea that are in Christ. They heard it said: He that once persecuted us now preaches the faith he once tried to destroy. They glorified God because of me.
Then after three years I went to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and waited with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother. What I write is true. God knows I do not lie. Then I came to the regions of Syria and Cilicia. I was still unknown by face to the congregations of Judea that are in Christ. They heard it said: He that once persecuted us now preaches the faith he once tried to destroy. They glorified God because of me.
I speak to you people of the nations. For I am the apostle to the nations and I glorify (honor) (praise) (celebrate) my ministry.
Jehovah commanded us with these words: I appoint you as a light to the nations. My salvation will come to the ends of the earth. (Isaiah 49:6) And when the people of the nations heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God. As many as were receptive to eternal life believed.
I went back to Jerusalem. Then I have a vision while I prayed in the temple. I saw the Lord. He said to me: 'Hurry and leave Jerusalem because the people here will not accept your witness about me.' I answered, 'Lord they know very well that I went to the synagogues and arrested and beat those who believe in you. read more.
When your witness Stephen was put to death, I was there, approving of his murder and taking care of the coats of his murderers.' The Lord said: 'Go! I will send you far away to the people of the nations.'
When your witness Stephen was put to death, I was there, approving of his murder and taking care of the coats of his murderers.' The Lord said: 'Go! I will send you far away to the people of the nations.'
Prayer » Accompanied with » Fasting
After I heard these words I sat down on the ground and cried for days. I ate no food and offered prayer to the God of heaven.
I looked to Jehovah God to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.
After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
Then ordain them, because they and their descendants will have a long lasting priesthood.
These are the names of Aaron's sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.
He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head and anointed him to set him apart for his holy duties.
Moses put his hands on Joshua's head and proclaimed him as his successor, just as Jehovah proclaimed.
whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.
After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.