Thursday 11 June 2026

21The hand of the Lord was with them,and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.22The report concerning them came to the ears of the assemblywhich was in Jerusalem.They sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch,23who, when he had come,and had seen the grace of God, was glad.He exhorted them all,that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.24For he was a good man,and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith,and many people were added to the Lord.

25Barnabas went out to Tarsus to look for Saul.26When he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.For a whole year they were gathered together with the assembly,and taught many people.The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

· · · some verses are not read1Now in the assemblythat was at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers:Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger,Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.2As they served the Lord and fasted,the Holy Spirit said,“Separate Barnabas and Saul for me,for the work to which I have called them.”

3Then, when they had fasted and prayedand laid their hands on them,they sent them away.

1Sing to the Lord a new song,for he has done marvelous things!His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.

2The Lord has made known his salvation.He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations.3He has remembered his loving kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel.

3All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.4Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises!

5Sing praises to the Lord with the harp,with the harp and the voice of melody.6With trumpets and sound of the ram’s horn,make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord.

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.