Acts 11:24

Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

Majority Standard Bible

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

23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

25Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,

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Cross References

Psalms 37:23The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.

Proverbs 12:2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

Proverbs 14:14The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.

Matthew 19:17“Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “There is no one who is good but God. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”

John 7:12Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.”

Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

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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