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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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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

As they ministered to the Lord (λειτουργουντων αυτων το κυριω). Genitive absolute of λειτουργεω, old verb, used of the Attic orato…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

As they ministered to the Lord. It is probable that this took place on some day set apart for fasting and prayer. The expre ion "ministere…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

As they ministered to the Lord.—The verb so translated (leitourgein) is commonly used, both in the Septuagint an…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

While Barnabas and Saul were carrying out their activities at Antioch, the Holy Spirit directed that they should be set apart for a special ministr…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And they ministered to the Lord. The word that Luke uses not only signifies to be occupied with holy things, but also sometimes to hold pu…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

As they ministered to the Lord
That is, the five prophets and teachers before mentioned; and whose ministry lay in p…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

What an assembly was here! In these names we see that the Lord raises up instruments for his work from various places and stations in life; and zea…

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