Manaen the Prophet

Prophets of the Bible

His name is Manean, his name is translated, Comforter," and he is found in the New Testament among the prophets and teachers in the church.  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.

  As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.    And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

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