A reading from the acts of the apostles.

Those who had been scattered by the persecution that arose because of Stephen went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but Jews.

There were some Cypriots and Cyrenians among them, however, who came to Antioch and began to speak to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the Lord Jesus.

The hand of the Lord was with them,

and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.

The news about them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem,

and they sent Barnbus to go to Antioch.

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged

them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart. For he was a good man, filled with the Holy Spirit and faith.

And the large number of people was added to the Lord.

Then he went to Tarsus to look for Saul,

and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.

For a whole year, they met with the church

and taught a large number of people,

and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.

The word of the Lord.

Thank you God.

All you nations praise the Lord.

All you nations praise the Lord. All you nations, praise the Lord.

His foundation upon the holy mountains, the Lord loves, the gates of Zion, more than any

dwelling of Jacob.

Glorious things are said of you, O city of God.

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