Acts 13:2 records the Holy Spirit's command to set apart Barnabas and Saul, which the church then obeys in Acts 13:3 by fasting, praying, and sending them.

In Acts 6:6, the apostles prayed and laid hands on the seven deacons — a parallel commissioning by the church.

In Acts 14:23, Paul and Barnabas appointed elders with prayer and fasting — the same commissioning pattern.

In Acts 15:40, Paul is again sent out with commendation from the brothers, echoing the earlier commissioning at Antioch.

In Acts 1:24, the apostles pray for guidance before choosing Matthias. Here, prayer (with fasting) precedes the commissioning of Barnabas and Saul.

In Acts 6:4, the apostles commit to prayer and word ministry. Acts 13:3 demonstrates that priority with prayer before sending.

In Acts 8:17, laying on of hands conveys the Holy Spirit. Here, it is used to commission Barnabas and Saul for mission.

Numbers 27:23 records Moses commissioning Joshua by laying on of hands — a typological foreshadowing of apostolic sending.

1 Timothy 4:14 mentions the gift received through prophecy and laying on of hands by elders — similar ordination practice.

2 Timothy 1:6 reminds Timothy to stir up the gift given through Paul's laying on of hands — same ordination event.

Numbers 8:10 has Israelites laying hands on Levites to set them apart for service, directly paralleling the NT commissioning.

Numbers 27:18 has Moses laying hands on Joshua to commission him, a clear OT parallel to Barnabas and Saul's commissioning.

Romans 10:15 quotes Isaiah about being sent to proclaim good news, which is precisely what Barnabas and Saul are commissioned for here.

1 Timothy 5:22 warns against hasty laying on of hands — a caution related to the commissioning practice.

3 John 1:8 urges support for missionaries as fellow workers, just as the Antioch church supported Barnabas and Saul.