Thursday 15 June 2023

15But to this day, when Moses is read,a veil lies on their heart.16But whenever someone turns to the Lord,the veil is taken away.17Now the Lord is the Spirit;and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.18But we all, with unveiled face seeing the glory of the Lord as in a mirror,are transformed into the same image from glory to glory,even as from the Lord, the Spirit.

1Therefore, seeing we have this ministry,even as we obtained mercy, we don’t faint.· · · verse 2 is not read3Even if our Good News is veiled,it is veiled in those who are dying,4in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving,that the light of the Good News of the glory of Christ,who is the image of God,should not dawn on them.5For we don’t preach ourselves,but Christ Jesus as Lord,and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake,6seeing it is God who said,“Light will shine out of darkness,”who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

9I will hear what God, the Lord, will speak,for he will speak peace to his people, his saints;but let them not turn again to folly.10Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,that glory may dwell in our land.

11Mercy and truth meet together.Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.12Truth springs out of the earth.Righteousness has looked down from heaven.

13Yes, the Lord will give that which is good.Our land will yield its increase.14Righteousness goes before him,and prepares the way for his steps.

20For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceedsthat of the scribes and Pharisees,there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

21“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones,‘You shall not murder;’and ‘Whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’22But I tell you that everyonewho is angry with his brother without a cause will be in danger of the judgment.Whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’will be in danger of the council.Whoever says, ‘You fool!’will be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.

23“If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar,and there rememberthat your brother has anything against you,24leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way.First be reconciled to your brother,and then come and offer your gift.25Agree with your adversary quicklywhile you are with him on the way;lest perhaps the prosecutor deliver you to the judge,and the judge deliver you to the officer,and you be cast into prison.26Most certainly I tell you,you shall by no means get out of there until you have paid the last penny.