Acts 13:3

Good News Translation

They fasted and prayed, placed their hands on them, and sent them off.

Cross References

Numbers 27:23

As the Lord had commanded, Moses put his hands on Joshua's head and proclaimed him as his successor.

Acts 1:24

Then they prayed, “Lord, you know the thoughts of everyone, so show us which of these two you have chosen

Acts 13:2

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

Acts 13:4

Having been sent by the Holy Spirit, Barnabas and Saul went to Seleucia and sailed from there to the island of Cyprus.

Acts 14:23

In each church they appointed elders, and with prayers and fasting they commended them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust.

Acts 14:26

and from there they sailed back to Antioch, the place where they had been commended to the care of God's grace for the work they had now completed.

Acts 15:40

while Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the care of the Lord's grace.

Acts 6:6

The group presented them to the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.

Acts 9:17

So Ananias went, entered the house where Saul was, and placed his hands on him. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord has sent me—Jesus himself, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here. He sent me so that you might see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 10:15

And how can the message be proclaimed if the messengers are not sent out? As the scripture says, “How wonderful is the coming of messengers who bring good news!”

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the spiritual gift that is in you, which was given to you when the prophets spoke and the elders laid their hands on you.

1 Timothy 5:22

Be in no hurry to lay hands on people to dedicate them to the Lord's service. Take no part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

2 Timothy 1:6

For this reason I remind you to keep alive the gift that God gave you when I laid my hands on you.

2 Timothy 2:2

Take the teachings that you heard me proclaim in the presence of many witnesses, and entrust them to reliable people, who will be able to teach others also.

3 John 1:6

They have spoken to the church here about your love. Please help them to continue their trip in a way that will please God.

3 John 1:8

We Christians, then, must help these people, so that we may share in their work for the truth.