Thematic Bible: Observed on occasions of
Thematic Bible
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Afflictions of others
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Ordination of ministers
And when Paul and Barnabas had appointed elders [for the churches] in every congregation and had prayed and fasted [over these elders], they committed them to [the care of] the Lord, in whom they had come to trust.
Verse Concepts
Then, as these prophets and teachers fasted and prayed [for the two men], they placed their hands on them [signifying their appointment for this ministry] and sent them away.
Verse Concepts
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Judgments of God
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Private afflictions
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Public calamities
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Afflictions of the church
Then they said to Jesus, "John [the Immerser's] disciples fast frequently [i.e., going without food and/or drink for religious reasons] and they offer earnest prayer requests, and the disciples of the Pharisees do the same things. But your disciples eat and drink." Jesus answered them, "Can you force the companions of the groom to fast while the groom is [still] with them? But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them [Note: Jesus here refers to Himself]. Then they will fast at that time."