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Act 13:1 — Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

Entire Verse.		Cir. A..M. 4049. A.D. 45.
in the		Act 11:22-24; Act 14:26,27
prophets		Act 11:25-27; Act 15:35; Rom 12:6,7; 1Cr 12:28,29; 1Cr 14:24,25; Eph 4:11; 1Th 5:20
Barnabas		Act 4:36; Act 11:22-26,30; Act 12:25; 1Cr 9:6; Gal 2:9,13
Lucius		Act 11:20; Rom 16:21
which, etc.		or, Herod's foster brother
Herod		Mat 14:1-10; Luk 3:1,19,20; Luk 13:31,32; Luk 23:7-11; Phl 4:22
and Saul		Act 13:9; Act 8:1-3; Act 9:1

Correlating Passages

in the

	Act 11:22	Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
	Act 11:23	Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
	Act 11:24	For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
	Act 14:26	And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
	Act 14:27	And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.

prophets

	Act 11:25	Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
	Act 11:26	And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
	Act 11:27	And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.
	Act 15:35	Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
	Rom 12:6	Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of faith;
	Rom 12:7	Or ministry, [let us wait] on [our] ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
	1Cr 12:28	And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
	1Cr 12:29	[Are] all apostles? [are] all prophets? [are] all teachers? [are] all workers of miracles?
	1Cr 14:24	But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or [one] unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:
	1Cr 14:25	And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on [his] face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.
	Eph 4:11	And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
	1Th 5:20	Despise not prophesyings.

Barnabas

	Act 4:36	And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, [and] of the country of Cyprus,
	Act 11:22	Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
	Act 11:23	Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
	Act 11:24	For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
	Act 11:25	Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
	Act 11:26	And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
	Act 11:30	Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
	Act 12:25	And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled [their] ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
	1Cr 9:6	Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?
	Gal 2:9	And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we [should go] unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
	Gal 2:13	And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.

Lucius

	Act 11:20	And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.
	Rom 16:21	Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.

Herod

	Mat 14:1	At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
	Mat 14:2	And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
	Mat 14:3	For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put [him] in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.
	Mat 14:4	For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
	Mat 14:5	And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
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	Luk 3:1	Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,
	Luk 3:19	But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,
	Luk 3:20	Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.
	Luk 13:31	The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.
	Luk 13:32	And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third [day] I shall be perfected.
	Luk 23:7	And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
	Luk 23:8	And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long [season], because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.
	Luk 23:9	Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
	Luk 23:10	And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.
	Luk 23:11	And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked [him], and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
	Phl 4:22	All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.

and Saul

	Act 13:9	Then Saul, (who also [is called] Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,
	Act 8:1	And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
	Act 8:2	And devout men carried Stephen [to his burial], and made great lamentation over him.
	Act 8:3	As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed [them] to prison.
	Act 9:1	And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

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Scott, Thomas. "Acts 13:1," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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