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Acts 13

Acts 13:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Now
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
there were
en (Greek #2258)
I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
KJV usage: + agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
Pronounce: ane
Origin: imperfect of 1510
in
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
the church
ekklesia (Greek #1577)
a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)
KJV usage: assembly, church.
Pronounce: ek-klay-see'-ah
Origin: from a compound of 1537 and a derivative of 2564
that was
on (Greek #5607)
and the neuter ὄν (on) present participle of 1510; being
KJV usage: be, come, have.
Pronounce: oan
Origin: οὖσα (oo'-sah)
at
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
Antioch
Antiocheia (Greek #490)
Antiochia, a place in Syria
KJV usage: Antioch.
Pronounce: an-tee-okh'-i-ah
Origin: from Ἀντίοχυς (a Syrian king)
certain
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
prophets
prophetes (Greek #4396)
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
KJV usage: prophet.
Pronounce: prof-ay'-tace
Origin: from a compound of 4253 and 5346
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
teachers
didaskalos (Greek #1320)
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
KJV usage: doctor, master, teacher.
Pronounce: did-as'-kal-os
Origin: from 1321
; as
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
Barnabas
Barnabas (Greek #921)
son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an Israelite
KJV usage: Barnabas.
Pronounce: bar-nab'-as
Origin: of Chaldee origin (01247 and 05029)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Simeon
Sumeon (Greek #4826)
Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five Israelites
KJV usage: Simeon, Simon.
Pronounce: soom-eh-one'
Origin: from the same as 4613
that was called
kaleo (Greek #2564)
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
KJV usage: bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
Pronounce: kal-eh'-o
Origin: akin to the base of 2753
Niger
Niger (Greek #3526)
black; Niger, a Christian
KJV usage: Niger.
Pronounce: neeg'-er
Origin: of Latin origin
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Lucius
Loukios (Greek #3066)
illuminative; Lucius, a Christian
KJV usage: Lucius.
Pronounce: loo'-kee-os
Origin: of Latin origin
of Cyrene
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Kurenaios (Greek #2956)
i.e. Cyrenaean, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene
KJV usage: of Cyrene, Cyrenian.
Pronounce: koo-ray-nah'-yos
Origin: from 2957
, and
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
Manaen
Manaen (Greek #3127)
Manaen, a Christian
KJV usage: Manaen.
Pronounce: man-ah-ane'
Origin: of uncertain origin
, ηwhich had been brought up with
suntrophos (Greek #4939)
a fellow-nursling, i.e. comrade
KJV usage: brought up with.
Pronounce: soon'-trof-os
Origin: from 4862 and 5162 (in a passive sense)
Herod
Herodes (Greek #2264)
heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
KJV usage: Herod.
Pronounce: hay-ro'-dace
Origin: compound of ἥρως (a "hero") and 1491
the tetrarch
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
tetrarches (Greek #5076)
the ruler of a fourth part of a country ("tetrarch")
KJV usage: tetrarch.
Pronounce: tet-rar'-khace
Origin: from 5064 and 757
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Saul
Saulos (Greek #4569)
Saulus (i.e. Shaul), the Jewish name of Paul
KJV usage: Saul.
Pronounce: sow'-los
Origin: of Hebrew origin, the same as 4549
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
η
or, Herod's foster-brother.

More on:

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Antioch in Syria,
Barnabas,
Church,
Cyrene; Cyrenians,
Family of Herod,
Lucius,
Manaen,
Niger,
Prophet,
Saul of Tarsus,
Simeon,
Teacher; Teaching,
Tetrarch

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-5:  Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.
6-12:  Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.
13-41:  Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.
42-43:  The Gentiles believe;
44-49:  but the Jews gainsay and blaspheme, whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe.
50-52:  The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.
Cir. A.M. 4049.
A.D. 45.in the.
Acts 11:22‑24• 22And the report concerning them reached the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go through as far as Antioch:
 23who, having arrived and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted all with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord;
 24for he was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith; and a large crowd of people were added to the Lord. (Acts 11:22‑24)
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Acts 14:26‑27• 26and thence they sailed away to Antioch, whence they had been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled.
 27And having arrived, and having brought together the assembly, they related to them all that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith to the nations. (Acts 14:26‑27)
prophets.
Acts 11:25‑27• 25And he went away to Tarsus to seek out Saul.
 26And having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And so it was with them that for a whole year they were gathered together in the assembly and taught a large crowd: and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
 27Now in these days prophets went down from Jerusalem to Antioch; (Acts 11:25‑27)
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Acts 15:35• 35And Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and announcing the glad tidings, with many others also, of the word of the Lord. (Acts 15:35)
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Rom. 12:6‑7• 6But having different gifts, according to the grace which has been given to us, whether it be prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
 7or service, let us occupy ourselves in service; or he that teaches, in teaching; (Rom. 12:6‑7)
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1 Cor. 12:28‑29• 28And God has set certain in the assembly: first, apostles; secondly, prophets; thirdly, teachers; then miraculous powers; then gifts of healings; helps; governments; kinds of tongues.
 29Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all in possession of miraculous powers? (1 Cor. 12:28‑29)
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1 Cor. 14:24‑25• 24But if all prophesy, and some unbeliever or simple person come in, he is convicted of all, he is judged of all;
 25the secrets of his heart are manifested; and thus, falling upon his face, he will do homage to God, reporting that God is indeed amongst you. (1 Cor. 14:24‑25)
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Eph. 4:11• 11and *he* has given some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some shepherds and teachers, (Eph. 4:11)
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1 Thess. 5:20• 20do not lightly esteem prophecies; (1 Thess. 5:20)
Barnabas.
Acts 4:36• 36And Joseph, who had been surnamed Barnabas by the apostles (which is, being interpreted, Son of consolation), a Levite, Cyprian by birth, (Acts 4:36)
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Acts 11:22‑26,30• 22And the report concerning them reached the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go through as far as Antioch:
 23who, having arrived and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted all with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord;
 24for he was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith; and a large crowd of people were added to the Lord.
 25And he went away to Tarsus to seek out Saul.
 26And having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And so it was with them that for a whole year they were gathered together in the assembly and taught a large crowd: and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
 30which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul. (Acts 11:22‑26,30)
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Acts 12:25• 25And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having fulfilled the service entrusted to them, taking also with them John, surnamed Mark. (Acts 12:25)
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1 Cor. 9:6• 6Or *I* alone and Barnabas, have we not a right not to work? (1 Cor. 9:6)
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Gal. 2:9,13• 9and recognising the grace given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were conspicuous as being pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship, that *we* should go to the nations, and *they* to the circumcision;
 13and the rest of the Jews also played the same dissembling part with him; so that even Barnabas was carried away too by their dissimulation. (Gal. 2:9,13)
Lucius.
Acts 11:20• 20But there were certain of them, Cyprians and Cyrenians, who entering into Antioch spoke to the Greeks also, announcing the glad tidings of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 11:20)
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Rom. 16:21• 21Timotheus, my fellow-workman, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. (Rom. 16:21)
which, etc.
or, Herod's foster brother.
Herod.
Matt. 14:1‑10• 1At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
 2and said to his servants, This is John the baptist: *he* is risen from the dead, and because of this these works of power display their force in him.
 3For Herod had seized John, and had bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias the wife of Philip his brother.
 4For John said to him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.
 5And while desiring to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they held him for a prophet.
 6But when Herod's birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod;
 7whereupon he promised with oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.
 8But she, being set on by her mother, says, Give me here upon a dish the head of John the baptist.
 9And the king was grieved; but on account of the oaths, and those lying at table with him, he commanded it to be given.
 10And he sent and beheaded John in the prison; (Matt. 14:1‑10)
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Luke 3:1,19‑20• 1Now in the fifteenth year of the government of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother tetrarch of Ituraea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,
 19But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him as to Herodias, the wife of his brother, and as to all the wicked things which Herod had done,
 20added this also to all the rest, that he shut up John in prison. (Luke 3:1,19‑20)
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Luke 13:31‑32• 31The same hour certain Pharisees came up, saying to him, Get out, and go hence, for Herod is desirous to kill thee.
 32And he said to them, Go, tell that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and accomplish cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am perfected; (Luke 13:31‑32)
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Luke 23:7‑11• 7and having learned that he was of Herod's jurisdiction, remitted him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in those days.
 8And when Herod saw Jesus he greatly rejoiced, for he had been a long while desirous of seeing him, because of hearing many things concerning him, and he hoped to see some sign done by him;
 9and he questioned him in many words, but *he* answered him nothing.
 10And the chief priests and the scribes stood and accused him violently.
 11And Herod with his troops having set him at nought and mocked him, having put a splendid robe upon him, sent him back to Pilate. (Luke 23:7‑11)
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Phil. 4:22• 22All the saints salute you, and specially those of the household of Caesar. (Phil. 4:22)
and Saul.
Acts 13:9• 9But Saul, who also is Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, fixing his eyes upon him, (Acts 13:9)
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Acts 8:1‑3• 1And Saul was consenting to his being killed. And on that day there arose a great persecution against the assembly which was in Jerusalem, and all were scattered into the countries of Judaea and Samaria except the apostles.
 2And pious men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him.
 3But Saul ravaged the assembly, entering into the houses one after another, and dragging off both men and women delivered them up to prison. (Acts 8:1‑3)
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Acts 9:1• 1But Saul, still breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, came to the high priest (Acts 9:1)
• Barnabas had more largeness of heart—was more open to the testimonies of divine grace—than even the apostles and the others who had been nurtured in a strict Judaism; for God in His grace provides for everything. There is always a Barnabas, as well as a Nicodemus, a Joseph, and even a Gamaliel, whenever needed. (“Acts 13” by J.N. Darby)
• Peter, with the exception of his part in the council held in Jerusalem (chap. 15), disappears from the inspired history before us. Another figure comes not merely into prominence, but into centrality even from this, the first chapter of what may be justly regarded as the second volume of the book of Acts. (“Acts 13:1-12” by W. Kelly)
• None can deny a plurality of gifted men, five of high rank in full service of Christ, and this expressly in “the church that was at Antioch.” (“Acts 13:1-12” by W. Kelly)
• The gracious power of the Lord according to His word in Matt. 20:16 was soon to make him first in the testimony of His truth who here occupies the last place. (“Acts 13:1-12” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Now there were in Antioch, in the assembly which was there, prophets and teachers: Barnabas, and Simeon who was called Nigerb, and Lucius the Cyrenian, and Manaen, foster-brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

JND Translation Notes

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b
Or "black."

W. Kelly Translation

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Now there were at Antioch in the assembly that was [therea] prophets and teachersb; Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenean, and Manaen foster-brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The best authorities omit "certain."
b
There is no authority whatever for the insertion of "as" before the word "Barnabas." Thus, the vague impression is removed, that there were other teachers there unnamed.