Acts 11:24

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 was come, and had seen the grace of God, rejoiced: and he exhorted them all with purpose of heart to continue in the Lord.

25And Barnabas went to Tarsus to seek Saul: whom, when he had found, he brought to Antioch.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:23With the Lord shall the steps of a man be directed, and he shall like well his way.

Proverbs 12:2He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.

Proverbs 14:14A fool shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be above him.

Matthew 19:17Who said to him: Why asketh thou me concerning good? One is good, God. But if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

John 7:12And there was much murmuring among the multitude concerning him. For some said: He is a good man. And others said: No, but he seduceth the people.

Acts 6:3Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over 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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