Acts 13:2-4

New Century Version

²They were all worshiping the Lord and fasting^[a] for a certain time. During this time the Holy Spirit said to them, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul to do a special work for which I have chosen them.”

³So after they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on^[b] Barnabas and Saul and sent them out.

Barnabas and Saul in Cyprus

⁴Barnabas and Saul, sent out by the Holy Spirit, went to the city of Seleucia. From there they sailed to the island of Cyprus.

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Footnotes

13:2 fasting The people would give up eating for a special time of prayer and worship to God. It was also done sometimes to show sadness and disappointment.
13:3 laid their hands on The laying on of hands had many purposes, including the giving of a blessing, power, or authority.