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Acts 13

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 13 of 28

1 And in Antioch some among the existing assembly were prophets and teachers: both Barnabas and Simeon, the one being called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenian, and Manaen, brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

2 And they doing service to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Now separate both Barnabas and Saul to Me, for the work to which I have called them.

3 Then, having fasted and prayed, and placing hands on them, they let them go.

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Chapter Summary

1 Paul and Barnabas go to the nations 7 Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the magician. 14 Paul preaches at Antioch, that Jesus is the Christ. 42 The nations believe; 45 but the Jews gainsay and blaspheme; 46 so they turn to the nations..

Key Greek Words

πνεῦμα ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
τε also, and, both, even, then,, whether G5037
καθελὼν cast (pull, put,, take) down, destroy G2507
μὲν even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily G3303
ἦλθον accompany, appear, bring G2064

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The Holy Spirit instructs the believers in Antioch to separate Barnabas and Saul for a special work28. In Paphos, Paul rebukes the false prophet Elyma…

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The First Journey Begins

The Holy Spirit instructs the believers in Antioch to separate Barnabas and Saul for a special work28. In Paphos, Paul rebukes the false prophet Elymas with blindness2930.

Acts 13:1-12

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