Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3
Psalm 98:1-6
Matthew 5:20-26
Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3
(21) And the hand of the Lord was with them. And a great number believed and were converted to the Lord. (22) Now the news came to the ears of the Church at Jerusalem about these things, and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch. (23) And when he had arrived there and had seen the grace of God, he was gladdened. And he exhorted them all to continue in the Lord with a resolute heart. (24) For he was a good man, and he was filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord. (25) Then Barnabas set out for Tarsus, so that he might seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. (26) And they were conversing there in the Church for an entire year. And they taught such a great multitude, that it was at Antioch that the disciples were first known by the name of Christian. (1) Now there were, in the Church at Antioch, prophets and teachers, among whom were Barnabas, and Simon, who was called the Black, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manahen, who was the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. (2) Now as they were ministering for the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them: “Separate Saul and Barnabas for me, for the work for which I have selected them.” (3) Then, fasting and praying and imposing their hands upon them, they sent them away.
Psalm 98:1-6
(1) A Psalm of David himself. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has performed wonders. His right hand has accomplished salvation for him, with his holy arm. (2) The Lord has made known his salvation. He has revealed his justice in the sight of the nations. (3) He has remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. (3) He has remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. (4) Sing joyfully to God, all the earth. Sing and exult, and sing psalms. (5) Sing psalms to the Lord with stringed instruments, with strings and the voice of a psalmist, (6) with subtle wind instruments and the voice of woodwinds. Make a joyful noise before the Lord our king.
Matthew 5:20-26
(20) For I say to you, that unless your justice has surpassed that of the scribes and the Pharisees you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. (21) You have heard that it was said to the ancients: ‘You shall not murder; whoever will have murdered shall be liable to judgment.’ (22) But I say to you, that anyone who becomes angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment. But whoever will have called his brother, ‘Idiot,’ shall be liable to the council. Then, whoever will have called him, ‘Worthless,’ shall be liable to the fires of Hell. (23) Therefore, if you offer your gift at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, (24) leave your gift there, before the altar, and go first to be reconciled to your brother, and then you may approach and offer your gift. (25) Be reconciled with your adversary quickly, while you are still on the way with him, lest perhaps the adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you will be thrown in prison. (26) Amen I say to you, that you shall not go forth from there, until you have repaid the last quarter.
