As they ministered to the Lord] i.e. celebrated divine worship. From the Gk. word used is derived our word 'liturgy.'

And fasted] see on Matthew 6:16; The Holy Ghost said] an expression vividly suggesting the personality of the Holy Ghost, and His office as the Guide of the Church. Acts is so full of such expressions (Acts 10:19; Acts 8:29; Acts 8:39; Acts 11:12; Acts 13:4; Acts 16:6) that it has even been called 'the Gospel of the Holy Ghost.' In this case the Holy Ghost probably spoke by one of the prophets. Separate me Barnabas and Saul] Some regard this incident as the ordination of Paul and Barnabas; others as their solemn setting apart for missionary work. Henceforth they are called 'apostles' by St. Luke (Luke 14:4; Luke 14:14).

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