New King James Version
Acts 13:1
1Now 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.
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.
- 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 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 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. 2As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.
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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 11:22Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.
- Acts 14:26From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.
- Acts 11:25Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul.
- Acts 15:35Paul and Barnabas also remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
- Romans 12:6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith;
- 1 Corinthians 12:28And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.
- 1 Corinthians 14:24But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is convicted by all.
- Ephesians 4:11And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20Do not despise prophecies.
- Acts 4:36And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus,
- Acts 12:25And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their ministry, and they also took with them John whose surname was Mark.
- 1 Corinthians 9:6Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working?
- Galatians 2:9and when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that had been given to me, they gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.
- Acts 11:20But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus.
- Romans 16:21Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you.
- Matthew 14:1At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report 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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