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Acts 13:1
1Now 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.
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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)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.
- 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 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. 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.” 3So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
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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 11:22News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
- Acts 14:26From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.
- Acts 11:25Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,
- Acts 15:35But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, where they and many others taught and preached the word of the Lord.
- Romans 12:6We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;
- 1 Corinthians 12:28And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues.
- 1 Corinthians 14:24But if an unbeliever or an inquirer comes in while everyone is prophesying, they are convicted of sin and are brought under judgment by all,
- Ephesians 4:11So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20Do not treat prophecies with contempt
- Acts 4:36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”),
- Acts 12:25When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission, they returned from Jerusalem, taking with them John, also called Mark.
- 1 Corinthians 9:6Or is it only I and Barnabas who lack the right to not work for a living?
- Galatians 2:9James, Cephas and John, those esteemed as pillars, gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship when they recognized the grace given to me. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.
- Acts 11:20Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus.
- Romans 16:21Timothy, my co-worker, sends his greetings to you, as do Lucius, Jason and Sosipater, my fellow Jews.
- Matthew 14:1At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about 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
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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
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