Acts 11:24

Because he was a good man, and full of Holy Spirit and of faith. And a considerable multitude was added to the Lord.

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In The King James Version

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

In Context

23who, having arrived, and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced. And he encouraged all, with purpose of heart, to remain in the Lord.

25And Barnabus departed to Tarsus to seek Saul,

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Cross References

Psalms 37:23A man's goings are established by LORD, and he delights in his way.

Proverbs 12:2A good man shall obtain favor of LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.

Proverbs 14:14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and a good man from his own fruits.

Matthew 19:17And he said to him, Why do thou call me good? There is none good except one, God. But if thou want to enter into life, keep the commandments.

John 7:12And there was much murmuring among the multitudes about him. Some said, He is a good man, others said, No, but he leads the multitude astray.

Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.

Matthew Henry on Acts 11:20-27

The Gospel Preached at Antioch; Success of the Gospel at Antioch; Barnabas at Antioch. 19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. 20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. 22… Read the whole commentary →

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