Acts 13:2

New King James Version

As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

Cross References

Galatians 1:15

But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace,

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.

2 Timothy 1:11

to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

1 Corinthians 12:11

But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.

Romans 1:1

Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God

1 Timothy 2:7

for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am speaking the truth in Christ and not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Acts 22:21

Then He said to me, ‘Depart, for I will send you far from here to the Gentiles.’ ”

Acts 14:26

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

Daniel 9:3

Then I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.

Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”

Luke 2:37

and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

1 Samuel 2:11

Then Elkanah went to his house at Ramah. But the child ministered to the Lord before Eli the priest.

2 Timothy 2:2

And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

Ephesians 3:7

of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power.

Acts 13:3

Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.

Acts 10:30

So Cornelius said, “Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

Acts 10:19

While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are seeking you.

Acts 8:29

Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go near and overtake this chariot.”

Matthew 9:38

Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”

Matthew 6:16

“Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

Deuteronomy 10:8

At that time the Lord separated the tribe of Levi to bear the ark of the covenant of the Lord, to stand before the Lord to minister to Him and to bless in His name, to this day.

Hebrews 5:4

And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

2 Corinthians 11:27

in weariness and toil, in sleeplessness often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness—

2 Corinthians 6:5

in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings;

1 Corinthians 7:5

Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

Romans 15:16

that I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 10:15

And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Acts 6:4

but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

1 Chronicles 16:4

And he appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord, to commemorate, to thank, and to praise the Lord God of Israel:

Luke 10:1

After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go.

Acts 4:36

And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus,

Acts 13:4

So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.

Matthew 17:21

However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”