Acts 13:2

Free Bible Version

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.”

Cross References

1 Chronicles 16:4

David assigned some of the Levites to serve as ministers before the Ark of the Lord, to remember, to thank, and to praise the Lord, the God of Israel.

Daniel 9:3

So I turned to the Lord God in prayer. I fasted and wore sackcloth and ashes, and I pleaded with him in prayer to act.

Matthew 17:21

Matthew 6:16

When you fast, don't be like the hypocrites who put on sad faces and make themselves look terrible so that everyone can see they're fasting. I tell you the truth, they already have their reward.

Matthew 9:38

Pray to the Lord of the harvest, and ask him to send more workers for his harvest.”

Luke 10:1

After this, the Lord appointed seventy other disciples, and sent them in pairs to every town and place that he planned to visit.

Luke 2:37

and then she had been widowed. She was eighty-four years old. She spent her time at the Temple in worship, fasting and praying.

Acts 10:19

While Peter was still wondering about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Look, there are three men looking for you.

Acts 10:30

“Four days ago, at about this time—three in the afternoon—I was praying in my house,” Cornelius explained. “Suddenly I saw a man standing in front of me, dressed in clothes that shone brightly.

Acts 13:3

After they had fasted, prayed, and placed their hands on them in blessing, they sent them on their way.

Acts 13:4

So Barnabas and Saul, directed by the Holy Spirit, went to Seleucia. From there they sailed to Cyprus.

Acts 14:26

From there they sailed back to Antioch where they had started out, having been dedicated there in God's grace to the work they had now accomplished.

Acts 20:28

Take care of yourselves and of all the flock, which the Holy Spirit has given to you to supervise. Feed the Lord's church which he bought with his own blood.

Acts 22:21

The Lord told me, ‘Leave now, for I am sending you far away to the foreigners.’”

Acts 4:36

Joseph, the one the apostles called Barnabas (meaning “son of encouragement”), was a Levite, a Cypriot national.

Acts 6:4

We ourselves will give our full attention to prayer and the ministry of spreading the word.”

Acts 8:29

The Spirit told Philip, “Go over close to the chariot.”

Acts 9:15

But the Lord told him, “Get on your way, because he is the person I have chosen to take my name to foreigners and kings, as well as to Israel.

Romans 1:1

This letter comes from Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ. I was called to be an apostle by God. God appointed me to announce the good news

Romans 10:15

How can they go out and tell others unless they're sent? Just as Scripture says, “Those who come bringing the good news are truly welcome!”

Romans 15:16

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the foreigners, like a priest sharing God's good news, so that they could become an acceptable offering, made holy by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:11

But all of these gifts are the work of the one and the same Spirit, sharing with each person as he alone chooses.

1 Corinthians 7:5

So don't deprive each other, except by mutual consent for a while—for example because you want to spend time in prayer. Afterwards come together again so that Satan won't tempt you to sin because of your lack of self-control.

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have faced hard labor and struggles, many sleepless nights, hunger and thirst, often going without food, cold, without enough clothing to keep warm.

2 Corinthians 6:5

We have been beaten up, thrown into prison, and attacked by mobs. We have been worked to the bone, suffering sleepless nights and hunger.

Galatians 1:15

But when God (who had set me apart from birth) called me through his grace, and was pleased

Ephesians 3:7

I became a minister of this good news through the gift of God's grace that I was given by his power that was at work in me.

Deuteronomy 10:8

At this time the Lord put the tribe of Levi in charge of carrying the Ark of the Lord's Agreement, as well as serving the Lord by standing in his presence, and of pronouncing blessings in his name, as they continue to do to this day.

Colossians 4:17

Tell Archippus, “See that you follow through in doing the ministry God gave you.”

1 Timothy 2:7

I was appointed to share this message and be its messenger, a teacher to the foreigners about trusting God and the truth (I'm not lying, I'm telling the truth!)

2 Timothy 1:11

I was appointed speaker, apostle, and teacher of this good news.

2 Timothy 2:2

Take what you heard me say in front of many witnesses and share it with those who are trustworthy, who then can teach others as well.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is here with me. Bring Mark with you, because he can help me with my work.

2 Timothy 4:5

You need to keep your wits about you at all times. Put up with troubles, do the work of sharing the good news, fulfill your ministry.

Hebrews 5:4

No one can take the position of high priest for himself; he must be chosen by God, just like Aaron was.

1 Samuel 2:11

Then Elkanah went home to Ramah while the boy stayed with Eli the priest serving the Lord.