Acts 11:24

For he was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and a great number were joined 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, when he came and saw the grace of God, was glad; and he made clear to them the need of keeping near the Lord with all the strength of their hearts:

25Then he went on to Tarsus, looking for Saul;

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Cross References

Psalms 37:23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he takes delight in his way.

Proverbs 12:2A good man has grace in the eyes of the Lord; but the man of evil designs gets punishment from him.

Proverbs 14:14He whose heart is turned away will have the reward of his ways in full measure; but a good man will have the reward of his doings.

Matthew 19:17And he said to him, Why are you questioning me about what is good? One there is who is good: but if you have a desire to go into life, keep the rules of the law.

John 7:12And there was much discussion about him among the mass of the people. Some said, He is a good man; but others said, No, he is giving people false ideas.

Acts 6:3Take then from among you seven men of good name, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, to whom we may give control of this business.

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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