Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. New Living Translation So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way. English Standard Version Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Berean Standard Bible And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Berean Literal Bible Then having fasted and having prayed and having laid the hands on them, they sent them off. King James Bible And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. New King James Version Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away. New American Standard Bible Then, when they had fasted, prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. NASB 1995 Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. NASB 1977 Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. Legacy Standard Bible Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. Amplified Bible Then after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them [in approval and dedication] and sent them away [on their first journey]. Christian Standard Bible Then after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off. American Standard Version Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. Contemporary English Version Everyone prayed and went without eating for a while longer. Next, they placed their hands on Barnabas and Saul to show that they had been appointed to do this work. Then everyone sent them on their way. English Revised Version Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. GOD'S WORD® Translation After fasting and praying, Simeon, Lucius, and Manaen placed their hands on Barnabas and Saul, and released them [from their work in Antioch]. Good News Translation They fasted and prayed, placed their hands on them, and sent them off. International Standard Version Then they fasted and prayed, laid their hands on them, and let them go. Majority Standard Bible And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. NET Bible Then, after they had fasted and prayed and placed their hands on them, they sent them off. New Heart English Bible Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. Webster's Bible Translation And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. Weymouth New Testament So, after fasting and prayer and the laying on of hands, they let them go. World English Bible Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthen having fasted, and having prayed, and having laid the hands on them, they sent [them] away. Berean Literal Bible Then having fasted and having prayed and having laid the hands on them, they sent them off. Young's Literal Translation then having fasted, and having prayed, and having laid the hands on them, they sent them away. Smith's Literal Translation Then having fasted and prayed, and put hands upon them, they let go. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen they, fasting and praying, and imposing their hands upon them, sent them away. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, fasting and praying and imposing their hands upon them, they sent them away. New American Bible Then, completing their fasting and prayer, they laid hands on them and sent them off. New Revised Standard Version Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo, after they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And after they had fasted and prayed, they placed hands upon them and they sent them. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThen, after they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. Godbey New Testament Then they having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, sent them away. Haweis New Testament Then having kept a fast and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them out. Mace New Testament accordingly, after having fasted and prayed they gave them imposition of hands, and dismiss'd them. Weymouth New Testament So, after fasting and prayer and the laying on of hands, they let them go. Worrell New Testament Then, having fasted and prayed, and having laid hands on them, they sent them away. Worsley New Testament Then having fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them they sent them away. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's First Missionary Journey…2While 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.” 3And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. 4So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.… Cross References Acts 6:6 They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. 2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Acts 8:17 Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Acts 9:17 So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 19:6 And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Acts 1:24-26 And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen / to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.” / Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles. Acts 4:31 After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 10:9 The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray. Acts 16:13 On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer. After sitting down, we spoke to the women who had gathered there. Acts 20:36 When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. Acts 21:5 But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us. Matthew 9:38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.” Luke 6:12-13 In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: Treasury of Scripture And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. the had. Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. Acts 6:6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. Acts 8:15-17 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: … they sent. Acts 14:26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled. Acts 15:40 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. Romans 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! Jump to Previous Fasted Fasting Food Hands Laid Placed Prayed Prayer PrayingJump to Next Fasted Fasting Food Hands Laid Placed Prayed Prayer PrayingActs 13 1. Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.6. Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer. 13. Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ. 42. The Gentiles believe; 44. but the Jews talked abusively against Paul, 46. whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe. 50. The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium. So after they had fasted and prayed The phrase begins with "So," indicating a continuation or result of previous actions. The early church leaders in Antioch were engaged in a spiritual discipline, "fasted and prayed," which reflects a deep commitment to seeking God's guidance. Fasting, from the Greek "nēsteuō," is a voluntary abstinence from food, often associated with seeking divine direction or intervention. Prayer, "proseuchomai" in Greek, signifies a devout petition to God. This combination of fasting and prayer underscores the seriousness and solemnity with which the early church approached decision-making, emphasizing reliance on the Holy Spirit for guidance. they laid their hands on them and sent them off And laid their hands on them.--See Note on Acts 6:6. This was, as before, the formal act by which the Church attested its acceptance of the divine mission of those on whom hands were laid, and implored for them the divine blessing. Verse 3. - Then for and, A.V. It does not follow that the laying on of hands was on the same day. On the contrary, the mention of the fasting again in this verse makes it impossible so to understand it. Doubtless, on receiving this intimation of the Spirit, they fixed a day for the ordination, and prepared for it by fasting and prayer. The ember days of the Church before ordinations are m accordance with this precedent of Holy Scripture. With this departure of Barnabas and Saul commences the second and main part of the Acts of the apostles.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Soτότε (tote) Adverb Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. after they had fasted νηστεύσαντες (nēsteusantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3522: To fast, abstain from food. From nestis; to abstain from food. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. prayed, προσευξάμενοι (proseuxamenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. they laid ἐπιθέντες (epithentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2007: To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose. [their] τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hands χεῖρας (cheiras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 5495: A hand. on them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [and] sent [them] off. ἀπέλυσαν (apelysan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 630: From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. 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