Acts 13:1

Acts 13:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
• New International Version (NIV)Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the black man”), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas), and Saul.

Context of Acts 13:1

Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 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." 3Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Acts 13:1 word by word

Ἦσαν δὲ ἐν Ἀντιοχείᾳ κατὰ τὴν οὖσαν ἐκκλησίαν προφῆται καὶ διδάσκαλοι, ὅ τε Βαρναβᾶς καὶ Συμεὼν ὁ καλούμενος Νίγερ καὶ Λούκιος ὁ Κυρηναῖος, Μαναήν τε Ἡρῴδου τοῦ τετραάρχου σύντροφος καὶ Σαῦλος.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• there wereεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• inκατάkata · according toG2596
• the churchἐκκλησίαekklēsia · assemblyG1577
• atἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• AntiochἈντιόχειαAntiocheia · AntiochG490
• certainτιςtis · oneG5100
• prophetsπροφήτηςprophētēs · prophetG4396
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• teachersδιδάσκαλοςdidaskalos · teacherG1320
• asτεte · and/bothG5037
• BarnabasΒαρνάβαςBarnabas · BarnabasG921
• SimeonΣυμεώνSumeōn · SimeonG4826
• that was calledκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
• NigerΝίγερNiger · NigerG3526
• LuciusΛούκιοςLoukios · LuciusG3066
• of Cyreneὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• of CyreneΚυρηναῖοςKurēnaios · CyreneG2956
• ManaenΜαναήνManaēn · ManaenG3127
• which had been brought up withσύντροφοςsuntrophos · brought up withG4939
• HerodἩρώδηςHērōdēs · HerodG2264
• the tetrarchτετράρχηςtetrarchēs · tetrarchG5076
• SaulΣαῦλοςSaulos · SaulG4569

Cross-references for Acts 13:1

• Acts 11:22The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
• Acts 14:26and from there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had fulfilled.
• Acts 11:25So Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,
• Acts 15:35But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
• Romans 12:6Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
• 1 Corinthians 12:28And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues.
• 1 Corinthians 14:24But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all,
• Ephesians 4:11And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:20Do not despise prophecies,
• Acts 4:36Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,
• Acts 12:25And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had completed their service, bringing with them John, whose other name was Mark.
• 1 Corinthians 9:6Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living?
• Galatians 2:9and when James and Cephas and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to Barnabas and me, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.
• Acts 11:20But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who on coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists also, preaching the Lord Jesus.
• Romans 16:21Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you; so do Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen.
• Matthew 14:1At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus,

Commentaries on Acts 13:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Certain prophets and teachers - . It is probable that these were not distinct offices; both might be vested in the same persons. By prophets we are to understand, when the word is taken simply, persons who were frequently inspired to predict future events, and by teachers, persons whose ordinary office was to instruct the people in the Christian doctrine. These also, to be properly qualified for the office, must have been endued with the influence of the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1The church that was at Antioch - See the notes on Acts 11:20. Certain prophets - See the notes on Acts 11:27. And teachers - Teachers are several times mentioned in the New Testament as an order of ministers, 1 Corinthians 12:28-29; Ephesians 4:11; 2 Peter 2:1. Their precise rank and duty are not known. It is probable that those mentioned here as prophets were the same persons as the teachers. They might discharge both offices, predicting future events…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The mission of Paul and Barnabas. (1-3) Elymas the sorcerer. (4-13) Paul's discourse at Antioch. (14-41) He preaches to the Gentiles, and is persecuted by the Jews. (42-52) Verses 1-3 What an assemblage was here! In these names we see that the Lord raises up instruments for his work, from various places and stations in life; and zeal for his glory induces men to give up flattering connexions and prospects to promote his cause. It is by the Spirit of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1prophets and teachers: See “The Gift of Prophecy” Theme Note; also see 1 Corinthians 12:28–29; Ephesians 4:11. The name Simeon suggests a Jewish background (see Genesis 29:33; Luke 2:25; 3:30). He is also called Niger (which means "the black mane"). This suggests that he was probably African. Lucius is a Latin name. He came from Cyrene, the capital of Libya in North Africa. He was probably one of the preachers from Cyrene who brought the Christian message…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-14PAUL'S FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY: In Company with Barnabas. Ac 13:1-14:28. The first seven chapters of this book might be entitled, The Church among the Jews; the next five (chapters eight through twelve), The Church in Transition from Jews to Gentiles; and the last sixteen (chapters thirteen through twenty-eight), The Church among the Gentiles [Baumgarten]. "Though Christianity had already spread beyond the limits of Palestine, still the Church continued…Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 13:1

• Antioch
• Barnabas
• Church
• Cyrene
• Lucius
• Manaen
• Minister, Christian
• Niger
• Simeon

In the dictionaries

• Antioch
• Barnabas
• Cyrene
• Saul
• Simeon
• Herod
• Herod, Herod Antipas
• Herod, Herod the Great
• Paul, Saul
• Church

Commentaries on Acts 13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings