Acts 13:1
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 13
“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.”Acts 13:1
What Does Acts 13:1 Mean?
Acts 13:1 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Acts 13:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 4:36“And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,”Ephesians 4:11“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”Acts 15:35“Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.”Matthew 9:15“And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.”Acts 11:22“Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.”Acts 11:27“And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.”Romans 12:7“Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;”Daniel 12:3“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”Matthew 27:32“And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.”Acts 13:9“Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,”1 Corinthians 9:6“Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?”Galatians 2:9“And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.”Luke 3:1“Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,”Acts 15:32“And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.”1 Corinthians 14:24“But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:”Matthew 14:1“At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,”Luke 3:19“But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,”Luke 13:31“The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.”Luke 23:7“And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.”Luke 23:26“And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.”
People & Places
BarnabasHerod AntipasLuciusManaenPaulSimeonAntioch (Syria)Cyrene
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