1Among the members of the church at Antioch there were several prophets and teachers — Barnabas, Simeon who was known by the name of ‘Black’, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, foster-brother of Prince Herod, and Saul.
2While they were engaged in the worship of the Lord and were fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them.”
3Accordingly, after fasting and prayer, they placed their hands on them and dismissed them.
4Barnabas and Saul, sent on this mission, as they were, by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from there sailed to Cyprus.
5On reaching Salamis, they began to tell the message of God in the Jewish synagogues; and they had John with them as an assistant.
Acts 13
Acts 13:1-5