Acts 13:3

Acts · New Testament · Chapter 13

“And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.”Acts 13:3

What Does Acts 13:3 Mean?

Acts 13:3 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 3 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 13:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Acts 6:6“Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.”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 14:26“And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.”2 Timothy 2:2“And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.”Acts 13:2“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 14:23“And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.”1 Timothy 4:14“Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.”1 Timothy 5:22“Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.”Numbers 27:23“And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.”Romans 10:15“And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”3 John 1:8“We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.”Numbers 27:18“And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;”Acts 8:15“Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:”Acts 15:40“And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.”2 Timothy 1:6“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.”Acts 9:17“And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”3 John 1:6“Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:”Genesis 48:14“And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim’s head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh’s head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.”2 Corinthians 6:5“In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;”2 Corinthians 13:8“For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.”

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