Acts 13:1
Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
Cross-references
Acts 13:9 refers to Saul (Paul) filling with the Holy Spirit — the same Saul listed among these teachers.
Acts 4:36 introduces Barnabas as a Levite from Cyprus, providing background on the first-named prophet/teacher here.
Acts 8:1-3 shows Saul approving Stephen's death — contrasting with his role as a teacher in Antioch here.
Acts 9:1 depicts Saul threatening disciples — the persecutor who later became a teacher listed here.
In Acts 11:22-24, Barnabas was sent to Antioch and saw God's grace — explaining how he became a leader there, as listed in Acts 13:1.
In Acts 11:25-27, Barnabas brought Saul to Antioch and they taught there — showing how they became part of the leadership team in Acts 13:1.
In Acts 11:27, prophets come to Antioch from Jerusalem, establishing the prophetic tradition that includes those listed here.
Acts 11:26 describes the Antioch church where disciples were first called Christians — the same church whose prophets and teachers are listed in Acts 13:1.
In Acts 14:27, they report to the Antioch church — the same congregation whose leaders are named in Acts 13:1.
In Acts 14:26, Paul and Barnabas return to Antioch, the same church where they were commissioned — connecting back to the leaders listed in Acts 13:1.
Acts 12:25 has Barnabas and Saul returning from Jerusalem with John Mark, linking to the Antioch leadership listed here.
Acts 11:30 shows Barnabas and Saul delivering relief together, confirming the partnership listed here.
Acts 11:20 mentions men from Cyprus and Cyrene, explaining the origins of Barnabas and Lucius listed here.
In Acts 15:35, Paul and Barnabas remain in Antioch teaching — continuing the ministry from the same church, whose leaders are listed in Acts 13:1.
Acts 2:10 lists visitors from Cyrene — same region as Lucius of Cyrene in Acts 13:1, showing Cyrenians in early church.
In Acts 18:22, Paul returns to Antioch, the same church where he was listed as a teacher here.
1 Corinthians 12:28 lists prophets and teachers as church offices, directly mirroring the roles named in this Antioch group.
Ephesians 4:11 lists prophets and teachers as Christ's gifts to the church, paralleling the leadership structure at Antioch.
Luke 8:3 mentions Joanna, wife of Herod's steward — parallels Manaen, who was brought up with Herod. Both have Herodian ties.
Luke 23:26 also mentions Simon of Cyrene carrying the cross — another Cyrene reference matching Lucius in Acts 13:1.
1 Corinthians 9:6 names Paul and Barnabas as working apostles, reinforcing their close partnership seen here.
Mark 15:21 names Simon of Cyrene, father of Alexander and Rufus — same Cyrene connection as Lucius in Acts 13:1.
Galatians 2:9 has pillars giving Barnabas and Paul the right hand, confirming their shared apostolic role listed here.
Matthew 27:32 introduces Simon of Cyrene, who carries the cross — linking geographically to Lucius of Cyrene in Acts 13:1.
Galatians 1:21 places Paul in Syria and Cilicia, the region including Antioch where he is listed here.