Acts 13:2

New American Bible - revised edition

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.”

Cross References

1 Chronicles 16:4

He then appointed certain Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, to celebrate, thank, and praise the Lord, the God of Israel.

Daniel 9:3

I turned to the Lord God, to seek help, in prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.

Matthew 17:21

] The Second Prediction of the Passion.

Matthew 6:16

“When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.

Matthew 9:38

so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.”

Luke 10:1

After this the Lord appointed seventy[-two] others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit.

Luke 2:37

and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer.

Acts 10:19

As Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said [to him], “There are three men here looking for you.

Acts 10:30

Cornelius replied, “Four days ago at this hour, three o’clock in the afternoon, I was at prayer in my house when suddenly a man in dazzling robes stood before me and said,

Acts 13:3

Then, completing their fasting and prayer, they laid hands on them and sent them off. First Mission Begins in Cyprus.

Acts 13:4

So they, sent forth by the holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and from there sailed to Cyprus.

Acts 14:26

From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now accomplished.

Acts 20:28

Keep watch over yourselves and over the whole flock of which the holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, in which you tend the church of God that he acquired with his own blood.

Acts 22:21

Then he said to me, ‘Go, I shall send you far away to the Gentiles.’” Paul Imprisoned.

Acts 4:36

Thus Joseph, also named by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated “son of encouragement”), a Levite, a Cypriot by birth,

Acts 6:4

whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

Acts 8:29

The Spirit said to Philip, “Go and join up with that chariot.”

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, “Go, for this man is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before Gentiles, kings, and Israelites,

Romans 1:1

Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God,

Romans 10:15

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

Romans 15:16

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in performing the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering up of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:11

But one and the same Spirit produces all of these, distributing them individually to each person as he wishes. One Body, Many Parts.

1 Corinthians 7:5

Do not deprive each other, except perhaps by mutual consent for a time, to be free for prayer, but then return to one another, so that Satan may not tempt you through your lack of self-control.

2 Corinthians 11:27

in toil and hardship, through many sleepless nights, through hunger and thirst, through frequent fastings, through cold and exposure.

2 Corinthians 6:5

beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, vigils, fasts;

Galatians 1:15

But when [God], who from my mother’s womb had set me apart and called me through his grace, was pleased

Ephesians 3:7

Of this I became a minister by the gift of God’s grace that was granted me in accord with the exercise of his power.

Deuteronomy 10:8

At that time the Lord set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the Lord, to stand before the Lord to minister to him, and to bless in his name, as they have done to this day.

Colossians 4:17

And tell Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry that you received in the Lord.”

1 Timothy 2:7

For this I was appointed preacher and apostle (I am speaking the truth, I am not lying), teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

2 Timothy 1:11

for which I was appointed preacher and apostle and teacher.

2 Timothy 2:2

And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well.

2 Timothy 4:11

Luke is the only one with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you, be self-possessed in all circumstances; put up with hardship; perform the work of an evangelist; fulfill your ministry. Reward for Fidelity.

Hebrews 5:4

No one takes this honor upon himself but only when called by God, just as Aaron was.

1 Samuel 2:11

When Elkanah returned home to Ramah, the child remained in the service of the Lord under the priest Eli. Wickedness of Eli’s Sons.