Acts 11:24

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

American Standard Version

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, was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord:

25And he went forth to Tarsus to seek for Saul;

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Cross References

Psalms 37:23A man`s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.

Proverbs 12:2A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

Proverbs 14:14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.

Matthew 19:17And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.

John 7:12And there was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him: some said, He is a good man; others said, Not so, but he leadeth the multitude astray.

Acts 6:3Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of 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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