Acts 13:1 “Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnaba…”

Acts 13:1

Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

World English Bible

Now in the assembly that was at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

American Standard Version

Now there were at Antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers, Barnabas, and Symeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen the foster-brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Geneva Bible 1599

There were also in the Church that was at Antiochia, certaine Prophets and teachers, as Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manahen (which had bin brought vp with Herod the Tetrarche) and Saul.

Darby Translation

Now there were in Antioch, in the assembly which was [there], prophets and teachers: Barnabas, and Simeon who was called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenian, and Manaen, foster-brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Young's Literal Translation

And there were certain in Antioch, in the assembly there, prophets and teachers; both Barnabas, and Simeon who is called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen also — Herod the tetrarch's foster-brother — and Saul;

Bible in Basic English

Now there were at Antioch, in the church there, prophets and teachers, Barnabas, and Symeon who was named Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, a relation of Herod the king, and Saul.

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Cross references

“in the”

Acts 11:22–24 Acts 14:26 Acts 14:27

Acts 11:22–24 · BSB

When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Acts 14:26 · BSB

From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.

Acts 14:27 · BSB

When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

“prophets”

Acts 15:35 Ephesians 4:11 1 Thessalonians 5:20 Acts 11:25–27 Romans 12:6 Romans 12:7

Acts 15:35 · BSB

But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.

Ephesians 4:11 · BSB

And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

1 Thessalonians 5:20 · BSB

Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

Acts 11:25–27 · BSB

Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,

Romans 12:6 · BSB

We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

Romans 12:7 · BSB

if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

“Barnabas”

Acts 4:36 Galatians 2:9 Acts 11:30 1 Corinthians 9:6 Galatians 2:13 Acts 12:25

Acts 4:36 · BSB

Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

Galatians 2:9 · BSB

And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.

Acts 11:30 · BSB

This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.

1 Corinthians 9:6 · BSB

Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living?

Galatians 2:13 · BSB

The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray.

Acts 12:25 · BSB

When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.

“Lucius”

Romans 16:21 Acts 11:20

Romans 16:21 · BSB

Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen.

Acts 11:20 · BSB

But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.

“Herod”

Luke 3:1 Matthew 14:1–10 Luke 23:7–11 Philippians 4:22 Luke 3:19 Luke 3:20

Luke 3:1 · BSB

In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,

Matthew 14:1–10 · BSB

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus

Luke 23:7–11 · BSB

And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.

Philippians 4:22 · BSB

All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.

Luke 3:19 · BSB

But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done,

Luke 3:20 · BSB

Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.

“and Saul”

Acts 13:9 Acts 8:1–3 Acts 9:1

Acts 13:9 · BSB

Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas

Acts 8:1–3 · BSB

And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

Acts 9:1 · BSB

Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest

Also

Acts 15:32 Acts 19:6 Acts 21:9 Acts 11:19–20

Acts 15:32 · BSB

Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

Acts 19:6 · BSB

And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

Acts 21:9 · BSB

He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.

Acts 11:19–20 · BSB

Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

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