1 The church at Antioch had prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (the childhood friend of Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart* Barnabas and Saul to do the work I’ve called them to." 3 After they had fasted, prayed, and placed their hands on them in blessing, they sent them on their way.