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Bruce, F.F. (1988). "Barnabas and Saul (12:25-13:3)." In The Book of Acts (Revised). (pp. 243-246). William B. Eerdmans Publishing,
Acts 12:25 brings us back to Barnabas and Saul, last seen in 11:30 taking famine relief funds from Antioch to Jerusalem (Bruce 1988, p. 243). Now, in 12:25, they have joined with Mark while in Jerusalem and have returned to Antioch. In Acts 12:1-3, the prophets in the church at Antioch are told by the Holy Spirit to send Barnabas and Saul on a mission (Bruce 1988, p. 244). Bruce considers the named prophets, but concludes that they cannot be clearly identified (Bruce 1988, p. 245). The leaders of the church, after fasting and prayer, lay hands on Barnabas and Saul to commission them. Bruce notes this laying on of hands does not impart a gift, but simply appoints them to the service (Bruce 1988, p. 246).