Acts 13:4 cpdv — And having been sent by the Holy Spirit, they went to Seleucia. And from there they sailed to Cyprus.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And having been sent by the Holy Spirit, they went to Seleucia. And from there they sailed to Cyprus. "

— Acts 13:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 13 — Context

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Now there were, in the Church at Antioch, prophets and teachers, among whom were Barnabas, and Simon, who was called the Black, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manahen, who was the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

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Now as they were ministering for the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them: “Separate Saul and Barnabas for me, for the work for which I have selected them.”

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Then, fasting and praying and imposing their hands upon them, they sent them away.

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And having been sent by the Holy Spirit, they went to Seleucia. And from there they sailed to Cyprus.

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And when they had arrived at Salamis, they were preaching the Word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they also had John in the ministry.

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And when they had traveled throughout the entire island, even to Paphos, they found a certain man, a magician, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-Jesu.

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And he was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. This man, summoning Barnabas and Saul, wanted to hear the Word of God.

Acts 13:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:4 say?
Acts 13:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And having been sent by the Holy Spirit, they went to Seleucia. And from there they sailed to Cyprus. ”
Where is Acts 13:4 in the Bible?
Acts 13:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 4.
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 13:4.
What translation should I read Acts 13:4 in?
Acts 13:4 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 13:4?
Acts 13:4 reads (CPDV): “And having been sent by the Holy Spirit, they went to Seleucia. And from there they sailed to Cyprus. ” 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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