Acts 13:1 Cross References - Riverside

¹ THERE were in Antioch among the members of the church several prophets and teachers — Barnabas, and Symeon, who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene and Manaen (a companion in childhood of Prince Herod) and Saul.

¹ AT that time Herod the Prince heard the reports about Jesus ² and said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist. He has risen from the dead and so miraculous powers are working in him." ³ For Herod had arrested John and had bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. ⁴ For John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her." ⁵ Although he wished to kill him, he was afraid of the people because they held him for a prophet. ⁶ But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst and pleased Herod, ⁷ so that he promised with an oath that he would give her whatever she asked. ⁸ She, prompted by her mother, said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist." ⁹ The king was grieved, but on account of his oaths and his guests he ordered it to be given her, ¹⁰ and he sent and had John beheaded in the prison.

¹ IN the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was Governor of Judaea and Herod Prince of Galilee, and Philip his brother Prince of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias Prince of Abilene,

¹⁹ But Herod, the prince, because John reproved him regarding Herodias, his brother's wife, and regarding all the wicked things which Herod had done, ²⁰ added also this wickedness to all the rest — he shut up John in prison.

³¹ At that time there came to him some Pharisees, saying, "Go out and leave this place, for Herod purposes to kill you." ³² He said to them, "Go tell that fox, 'See, I am casting out demons and performing cures to-day and to-morrow, and on the third day I will finish.'

⁷ and when he learned that he was of Herod's jurisdiction he sent him to Herod, who was himself also in Jerusalem during those days. ⁸ Herod on seeing Jesus was much pleased because for a long time he had been anxious to see him on account of hearing about him, and he was hoping to see some miracle done by him. ⁹ He questioned him with many words; but Jesus gave him no answer. ¹⁰ The high priests and the scribes stood and vehemently accused him. ¹¹ Herod along with his soldiers treated him with contempt and after making sport of him and putting a gorgeous robe on him, sent him back to Pilate.

³⁶ Joseph, to whom the apostles had given the name Barnabas, which means "Son of Encouragement," a Levite born in Cyprus,

¹ SAUL also approved of their putting him to death. On that day arose a great persecution of the church in Jerusalem. All except the apostles were scattered through Judaea and Samaria. ² Pious men carried Stephen away for burial and made great lamentation over him. ³ Saul cruelly hounded the church from house to house, entering and dragging out men and women and handing them over into prison.

¹ SAUL was still breathing out threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the High Priest

¹⁹ Those who were scattered abroad by the persecution that arose in connection with Stephen went as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message to none but Jews. ²⁰ Some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, and they on reaching Antioch spoke also to the Greeks, telling them the good news of the Lord Jesus.

²² Word came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem regarding these men, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. ²³ When he arrived and saw the grace of God he was delighted, and he encouraged all to be firmly faithful to the Lord. ²⁴ For he was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. A considerable number were added to the Lord. ²⁵ Barnabas went away to Tarsus to look up Saul, ²⁶ and upon finding him he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a large company, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called "Christians." ²⁷ In those days some prophets went down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

³⁰ This they did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

²⁵ Barnabas and Saul after fulfilling their mission returned from Jerusalem, bringing along with them John, surnamed Mark.

⁹ But Saul (who is also called Paul), full of the Holy Spirit, fixed his eyes on him

²⁶ From there they sailed for Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had now completed. ²⁷ Upon their arrival they assembled the church and narrated all that God, working with them, had done, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

³² Both Judas and Silas, being themselves prophets, encouraged and confirmed the brethren by long addresses.

³⁵ Paul and Barnabas stayed on in Antioch teaching and telling, in association with many others, the good news of the Lord's message.

⁶ and when Paul laid his hands on them the Holy Spirit came on them and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.

⁹ Philip had four unmarried daughters who had the gift of prophecy.

⁶ Having gifts differing according to the grace given to us, if it is prophecy, let us use it according to the proportion of our faith; ⁷ if it is service, let us use it in service. Let the teacher use his gift in teaching.

²¹ Timothy, my fellow worker, sends his greeting, and so do Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, who are of my race.

⁶ Or am I only, and Barnabas, without the right not to do manual labor?

²⁸ God placed some in the church first as apostles, secondly as prophets, thirdly as teachers, then miracle-workers, then those with gifts of healing, helpers, administrators, speakers of different kinds of tongues. ²⁹ Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all miracle-workers?

²⁴ But if all prophesy and any unbeliever or ordinary man comes in, he is convinced by all, he is judged by all, ²⁵ the secrets of his heart become manifest, and so falling on his face he worships God, declaring that God is really among you.

⁹ recognizing the grace given to me, James, Cephas, and John, who were regarded as pillars, gave the right hand of fellowship to me and Barnabas, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcision.

¹³ And the rest of the Jews practiced the same hypocrisy with him, so that even Barnabas was led off with them in their hypocrisy.

¹¹ And he "gave" to some to be apostles, some prophets, some tellers of the good news, some shepherds and teachers,

²² All the holy send greetings to you, especially those of Caesar's household.

²⁰ Do not despise prophecies.