Acts 13:1 Cross References - EJ2000

¹ ¶ Now there were in the congregation {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} that was at Antioch prophets and teachers: Barnabas and Simeon that was called Niger and Lucius of Cyrene and Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

¹ ¶ At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus ² and said unto his slaves, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him. ³ For Herod had laid hold on John and bound him and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife. ⁴ For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. ⁵ And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude because they counted him as a prophet. ⁶ But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod. ⁷ Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask. ⁸ And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John the Baptist’s head in a platter. ⁹ And the king was sorry; nevertheless because of the oath and of those who sat with him at the table, he commanded it to be given her. ¹⁰ And he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

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,

¹⁹ Then Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip’s wife and for all the evils which Herod had done, ²⁰ added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.

³¹ ¶ The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Go out and depart from here, for Herod will kill thee. ³² And he said unto them, Go ye and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out demons, and I do cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.

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. 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 see some sign done by him. ⁹ Then he questioned with him in many words, but he answered him nothing. ¹⁰ And the princes of the priests and the scribes stood and vehemently accused him. ¹¹ And Herod with his court despised him and mocked him and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe and sent him again to Pilate.

³⁶ Then Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation), a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,

¹ ¶ And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the congregation {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} which was at Jerusalem, and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. ² And devout men carried Stephen to his burial and made great lamentation over him. ³ As for Saul, he made havoc of the congregation {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones}; entering into the houses and dragging out men and women, he committed them to prison.

¹ ¶ And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, came unto the prince of the priests

¹⁹ ¶ Now those who were scattered abroad by the tribulation that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice and Cyprus and Antioch, preaching the word to no one except only unto the Jews. ²⁰ And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they came into Antioch, spoke unto the Greeks, preaching the gospel of the Lord Jesus.

²² Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the congregation {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} which was in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas that he should go unto Antioch. ²³ Who, when he came and had seen the grace of God, was glad and exhorted them all to remain in their purpose of heart in the Lord. ²⁴ For he was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added unto the Lord. ²⁵ Then Barnabas departed to Tarsus to seek Saul, and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. ²⁶ And it came to pass that for a whole year they gathered themselves together with the congregation {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} and taught many people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. ²⁷ ¶ And in those days prophets came down from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

³⁰ which they likewise did and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

²⁵ And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

⁹ Then Saul (who also is Paul), filled with the Holy Spirit, set his eyes on him

²⁶ and from there sailed to Antioch, where they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled. ²⁷ And when they were come and had gathered the congregation {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} together, they related what great things God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.

³² And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words and confirmed them.

³⁵ Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching the word of the Lord and announcing the gospel, with many others also.

⁶ And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

⁹ And he had four daughters, virgins, who prophesied.

⁶ So that having different gifts according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, according to the measure of faith; ⁷ or ministry, in serving; or he that teaches, in doctrine;

²¹ ¶ Timothy my fellow worker and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.

⁶ Do only Barnabas and I not have authority to forbear working?

²⁸ And God did set certain ones in the congregation {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones}: first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that faculties, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. ²⁹ Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? do all have faculties?

²⁴ But if all prophesy, and there come in one that does not believe or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all; ²⁵ for the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, declaring that God is indeed in you.

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 hand of fellowship that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they unto the circumcision.

¹³ And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him, insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their hypocrisy.

¹¹ And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers,

²² All the saints greet you, chiefly those that are of the Caesar’s household.

²⁰ Despise not prophecies.