Acts 13:3 “And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them an…”

Acts 13:3

And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

World English Bible

Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

American Standard Version

Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then fasted they and prayed, and layde their hands on them, and let them goe.

Darby Translation

Then, having fasted and prayed, and having laid [their] hands on them, they let [them] go.

Young's Literal Translation

then having fasted, and having prayed, and having laid the hands on them, they sent [them] away.

Bible in Basic English

Then, after prayer and going without food they put their hands on them, and sent them away.

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Cross references

“the had”

Acts 6:6 2 Timothy 2:2 Acts 13:2 Acts 14:23 1 Timothy 4:14 Numbers 27:23

Acts 6:6 · BSB

They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

2 Timothy 2:2 · BSB

And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

Acts 13:2 · BSB

While 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.”

Acts 14:23 · BSB

Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

1 Timothy 4:14 · BSB

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

Numbers 27:23 · BSB

and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses.

“they sent”

Acts 14:26 Romans 10:15 3 John 1:8 Acts 15:40 3 John 1:6

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.

Romans 10:15 · BSB

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

3 John 1:8 · BSB

Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.

Acts 15:40 · BSB

but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

3 John 1:6 · BSB

They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

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.”

4So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.

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