Acts 13:3 asv — Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

American Standard Version

"Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. "

— Acts 13:3, American Standard Version

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Acts 13 — Context

1

Now there were at Antioch, in the church that wasthere, prophets and teachers, Barnabas, and Symeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen the foster-brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

2

And as they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

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Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

4

So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

5

And when they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John as their attendant.

6

And when they had gone through the whole island unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-Jesus;

Acts 13:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:3 say?
Acts 13:3 in the American Standard Version reads: “Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. ”
Where is Acts 13:3 in the Bible?
Acts 13:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 3.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 13:3.
What translation should I read Acts 13:3 in?
Acts 13:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 13:3?
Acts 13:3 reads (ASV): “Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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