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As they served the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, "Separate Barnabas and Saul for me, for the work to which I have called them."
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The Spirit is God in Action
Commentators unanimously highlight that the Holy Spirit is the primary actor here. He speaks, commands ("Separate me"), and commissions, demonstrating His divine personhood and authority. Scholars note that when the Spirit says "Separate for me," He is claiming Barnabas and Saul for His own divine work, proving He is God and actively leading the church.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As they ministered to the Lord. It is probable that this took place on some day set apart for fasting and prayer. The expression "minister…
As they ministered to the Lord (λειτουργουντων αυτων το κυριω). Genitive absolute of λειτουργεω, old verb, used of the Attic orato…
19th Century
Anglican
As they ministered to the Lord.—The verb so translated (leitourgein) is commonly used, both in the Septuagint an…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As they ministered to the Lord That is, the five prophets and teachers before mentioned; and whose ministry lay in p…
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