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Acts 13:3
New Century Version
Acts 13:3
New Century Version
3 So after they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on[a] Barnabas and Saul and sent them out.
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- 13:3 laid their hands on The laying on of hands had many purposes, including the giving of a blessing, power, or authority.
Acts 14:23
New Century Version
Acts 14:23
New Century Version
23 They chose elders for each church, by praying and fasting[a] for a certain time. These elders had trusted the Lord, so Paul and Barnabas put them in the Lord’s care.
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- 14:23 fasting The people would give up eating for a special time of prayer and worship to God. It was also done sometimes to show sadness and disappointment.
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