The First Missionary Intelligence
Acts 13:3-12
And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.…


An emblem of all succeeding, representing missionary work —

I. IN ITS MANIFOLD COURSES.

1. Externally, Seleucia and Cyprus, by sea and land.

2. Internally, to Jews and Gentiles.

II. IN ITS SEVERE CONTESTS.

1. With heathen vices — the worship of Venus at Paphos.

2. With heathen superstition — the Sorcerer Elymas.

III. IN ITS BLESSED VICTORIES.

1. The powers of darkness are overthrown.

2. Souls are gained.

(K. Gerok.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

WEB: Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.




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