Acts 13:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 13:1-3

We have here a divine warrant and commission to Barnabas and Saul to go and preach the gospel among the Gentiles, and their ordination to that service by the imposition of hands, with fasting and prayer. I. Here is an account of the present state of the church at Antioch, which was planted, Acts 11:20. 1. How well furnished it was with good ministers; there were there certain prophets and teachers (Acts 13:1), men that were eminent for gifts, graces, and usefulness. Christ, when he ascended on... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 13:1-3

Acts 13:1-52 ; Acts 14:1-28 tell the story of the first missionary journey. Paul and Barnabas set out from Antioch. Antioch was 15 miles up the River Orontes so that they actually sailed from Seleucia, its port. From there they went across the sea to Cyprus where they preached at Salamis and Paphos. From Paphos they sailed to Perga in Pamphylia. Pamphylia was a low-lying coastal province and they did not preach there because it did not suit Paul's health. They struck inland and came to... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 13:1-3

13:1-3 In the local church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers. There were Barnabas, and Simeon who is called Niger, and Lucius from Cyrene, and Manaen, who was brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. When they were engaged in worshipping God and in fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, "Come now, set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them in my service." So after they had fasted and prayed they laid their hands on them and let them go. The... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 13:1

Now there were in the church that was at Antioch ,.... This was Antioch in Syria, where was a Gospel church, and where the disciples were first called Christians; from whence Saul and Barnabas had been sent to Jerusalem, with a supply for the poor saints there, in a time of famine, and from whence they were now returned: and here were certain prophets and teachers ; who were both prophets and teachers, though these are sometimes distinguished; who had both a gift of foretelling things to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:1

Certain prophets and teachers - Προφηται και διδασκαλοι . It is probable that these were not distinct offices; both might be vested in the same persons. By prophets we are to understand, when the word is taken simply, persons who were frequently inspired to predict future events, and by teachers, persons whose ordinary office was to instruct the people in the Christian doctrine. These also, to be properly qualified for the office, must have been endued with the influence of the Holy... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:1

Verse 1 Here followeth an history, not only worthy to be remembered, but also very profitable to be known, how Paul was appointed the teacher of the Gentiles; for his calling was, as it were, a key whereby God opened to us the kingdom of heaven. We know that the covenant of eternal life was properly concluded with the Jews, so that we had nothing to do with God’s inheritance, forasmuch as we were strangers, (Ephesians 2:12;) and the wall of separation was between, which did distinguish those of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:1

At Antioch., in the Church that was there for in the Church that was at Antioch, A.V.; prophets, etc., for certain prophets, etc., A.V. and T.R.; Barnabas, etc., for as Barnabas, etc., A.V.; Symeon for Simeon, A.V.; the foster-brother of for which had been brought up with, A.V. At Antioch, in the Church , etc. κατὰ τὴν οὖσαν ἐκκλησίαν rather means "the existing Church," just as at αἱ οὖσαι ἐξουσίαι means "the existing powers," "the powers that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:1-3

An illustrious Church. Antecedently it might have been expected that the Church of Jerusalem would prove to be the most influential and illustrious of all Christian communities, and that from all lands and ages men would look back to it as the most potent factor in the early history of "our holy religion." But in this respect it must give place to "the Church that was at Antioch." This community was remarkable for four things. I. ITS HUMAN COMPOSITION . ( Acts 13:1 .) Great... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:1-3

Ordination of Barnabas and Saul. I. THE TRUE WEALTH OF A CHURCH . There were prophets and teachers at Antioch. Nothing is said about its wealth in money, only about its wealth in men. A religious community may possess splendid buildings, wealthy members; may command amply all the external appliances of worship and work; but unless it has men, it has not strength. Intelligence and enthusiasm, piety and genius, constitute the true forces of the Church. Without these, it is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:1-5

An ordination service. This chapter is very interesting, as finding for us the real starting-point of Saul's grand missionary labors; as recording the change of his name to Paul ( Acts 13:9 ); as altering the order hitherto observed in mentioning it, from "Barnabas and Saul" to "Paul and Barnabas" ( Acts 13:2 , Acts 13:8 ; comp. with Acts 13:13 , Acts 13:43 ); and lastly, as forming the commencement of a long sketch of history almost exclusively occupied with his acts and career... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 13:1-3

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 13:1-3

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 13:1-3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 13:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 13:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 13:1-5

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