Acts 13:3
Then, after they had fasted and prayed and placed their hands on them, they sent them off.
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- Acts 14:26 : 26 From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.
- Acts 6:6 : 6 They stood these men before the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.
- Acts 14:23 : 23 When they had appointed elders for them in the various churches, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the protection of the Lord in whom they had believed.
- Num 27:23 : 23 He laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the LORD commanded, by the authority of Moses.
- Acts 8:15-17 : 15 These two went down and prayed for them so that they would receive the Holy Spirit. 16 (For the Spirit had not yet come upon any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) 17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on the Samaritans, and they received the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 9:17 : 17 So Ananias departed and entered the house, placed his hands on Saul and said,“Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
- Acts 13:2 : 2 While they were serving 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 15:40 : 40 but Paul chose Silas and set out, commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers and sisters.
- Rom 10:15 : 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written,“How timely is the arrival of those who proclaim the good news.”
- 1 Tim 4:14 : 14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you.
- 1 Tim 5:22 : 22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
- 2 Tim 1:6 : 6 Because of this I remind you to rekindle God’s gift that you possess through the laying on of my hands.
- 2 Tim 2:2 : 2 And what you heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.
- 3 John 1:6 : 6 They have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
- 3 John 1:8 : 8 Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we become coworkers in cooperation with the truth.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Acts 13:1-22 verses83%
1 The Church at Antioch Commissions Barnabas and Saul Now there were these prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen(a close friend of Herod the tetrarch from childhood) and Saul.
2 While they were serving 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 13:4-52 verses83%
4 Paul and Barnabas Preach in Cyprus So Barnabas and Saul, sent out by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
5 When they arrived in Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the Jewish synagogues.(Now they also had John as their assistant.)
- Acts 14:23-275 verses81%
23 When they had appointed elders for them in the various churches, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the protection of the Lord in whom they had believed.
24 Then they passed through Pisidia and came into Pamphylia,
25 and when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia.
26 From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.
27 When they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all the things God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.
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6 They stood these men before the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.
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30 They did so, sending their financial aid to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
- Acts 8:17-193 verses77%
17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on the Samaritans, and they received the Holy Spirit.
18 Now Simon, when he saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, offered them money,
19 saying,“Give me this power too, so that everyone I place my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit.”
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33 After they had spent some time there, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them.
- Acts 11:22-232 verses73%
22 A report about them came to the attention of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
23 When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts,
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6 and when Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began to speak in tongues and to prophesy.
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30 So when they were dismissed, they went down to Antioch, and after gathering the entire group together, they delivered the letter.
- Acts 8:14-152 verses72%
14 Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.
15 These two went down and prayed for them so that they would receive the Holy Spirit.
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13 Paul and Barnabas at Pisidian Antioch Then Paul and his companions put out to sea from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia, but John left them and returned to Jerusalem.
- Acts 15:3-42 verses71%
3 So they were sent on their way by the church, and as they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, they were relating at length the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
4 When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all the things God had done with them.
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3 So they stayed there for a considerable time, speaking out courageously for the Lord, who testified to the message of his grace, granting miraculous signs and wonders to be performed through their hands.
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2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
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25 we have unanimously decided to choose men to send to you along with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul,
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21 Paul and Barnabas Return to Antioch in Syria After they had proclaimed the good news in that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, to Iconium, and to Antioch.
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46 After saying goodbye to them, he went to the mountain to pray.
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31 When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God courageously.
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14 Then the brothers sent Paul away to the coast at once, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.
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30 When the brothers found out about this, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus.
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14 He appointed twelve(whom he named apostles), so that they would be with him and he could send them to preach
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40 but Paul chose Silas and set out, commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers and sisters.
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18 They laid hands on the apostles and put them in a public jail.
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7 Sending Out the Twelve Apostles Jesus called the twelve and began to send them out two by two. He gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
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48 So he gave orders to have them baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for several days.
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8 and when he had explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.
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27 Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas who will tell you these things themselves in person.
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39 and came and apologized to them. After they brought them out, they asked them repeatedly to leave the city.
- Mark 6:12-132 verses68%
12 So they went out and preached that all should repent.
13 They cast out many demons and anointed many sick people with olive oil and healed them.
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15 And he placed his hands on them and went on his way.
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7 There they continued to proclaim the good news.
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3 So they seized them and put them in jail until the next day(for it was already evening).
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25 So Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem when they had completed their mission, bringing along with them John Mark.
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51 So after they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them, they went to Iconium.
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4 As they went through the towns, they passed on the decrees that had been decided on by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the Gentile believers to obey.
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7 who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. The proconsul summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God.
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23 They sent this letter with them: From the apostles and elders, your brothers, to the Gentile brothers and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, greetings!