1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers. They were Barnabas, Simeon Niger, Lucius from Cyrene, Manaen who grew up with Herod the ruler, and Saul.

2 They were worshipping the Lord and fasting not eating food for a time . The Holy Spirit said, Give me Barnabas and Saul to do the work for which I have called them.

3 The men fasted and talked to God. Then they laid their hands on Barnabas and Paul and sent them on their way.