Acts 13:2-4
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2 Once they were engaged in a time of worship and fasting when the Holy Spirit spoke to them, “Commission Barnabas and Saul to a project I have called them to accomplish.” 3 They fasted and prayed some more, laid their hands on the two selected men, and sent them off on their new mission. 4 Having received special commissioning by the Holy Spirit, Barnabas and Saul went to nearby Seleucia on the coast. Then they caught a ship to the island of Cyprus.
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Acts 13:2-4
New King James Version
2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, (A)“Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work (B)to which I have called them.” 3 Then, (C)having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.
Preaching in Cyprus
4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to (D)Cyprus.
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Acts 13:2-4
English Standard Version
2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, (A)the Holy Spirit said, (B)“Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul (C)for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after fasting and (D)praying they laid their hands on them and (E)sent them off.
Barnabas and Saul on Cyprus
4 So, being sent out (F)by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
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