Monday 11 June 2012

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.

1Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain.When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.2He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

3“Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.4Blessed are those who mourn,for they shall be comforted.5Blessed are the gentle,for they shall inherit the earth.6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they shall be filled.7Blessed are the merciful,for they shall obtain mercy.8Blessed are the pure in heart,for they shall see God.9Blessed are the peacemakers,for they shall be called children of God.10Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake,for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

11“Blessed are you when people reproach you,persecute you,and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.12Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad,for great is your reward in heaven.For that is how they persecuted the prophetswho were before you.