Acts 13:2
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 13
“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”Acts 13:2
What Does Acts 13:2 Mean?
Acts 13:2 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Mission.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Acts 13:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 14:26“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”Acts 20:28“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”Galatians 1:15“But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,”Matthew 9:38“Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”Ecclesiastes 4:9“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”Acts 9:15“But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:”1 Corinthians 12:11“But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.”Romans 1:1“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”2 Timothy 1:11“Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.”Daniel 9:3“And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:”Acts 14:26“And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.”Matthew 6:16“Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”Acts 22:21“And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.”1 Timothy 2:7“Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.”1 Samuel 2:11“And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child did minister unto the LORD before Eli the priest.”Luke 2:37“And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.”Acts 6:3“Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.”Acts 8:29“Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.”Acts 10:19“While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.”Acts 13:3“And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.”
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