Acts 11:24

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.

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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

23And 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.

25Then Barnabas set out for Tarsus, so that he might seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:23Be attentive to my help, O Lord, the God of my salvation.

Proverbs 12:2Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.

Proverbs 14:14The foolish will be filled up by his own ways. And the good man shall be above him.

Matthew 19:17And he said to him: “Why do you question me about what is good? One is good: God. But if you wish to enter into life, observe the commandments.”

John 7:12And there was much murmuring in the crowd concerning him. For certain ones were saying, “He is good.” But others were saying, “No, for he seduces the crowds.”

Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, search among yourselves for seven men of good testimony, filled with the Holy Spirit and with wisdom, whom we may appoint over this work.

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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