Acts 13

Barnabas and Saul Are Chosen and Sent

1 The church at Antioch had several prophets and teachers. They were Barnabas, Simeon, also called Niger, Lucius from Cyrene, Manaen, who was Herod’s*13.1 Herod’s: Herod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great. close friend, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and going without eating,*13.2 going without eating: The Jews often went without eating as a way of showing how much they loved God. This is also called "fasting." the Holy Spirit told them, "Appoint Barnabas and Saul to do the work for which I have chosen them." 3 Everyone prayed and went without eating for a while longer. Next, they placed their hands on Barnabas and Saul to show that they had been appointed to do this work. Then everyone sent them on their way.