Acts 11:24
For he was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added to the Lord.
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25Barnabas then went out to Tarsus to look for Saul.
Cross References
Psalms 37:23It is by Yahweh that a man's steps are established, 1 the man whose way is commendable in God's sight. 1
Proverbs 12:2Yahweh gives favor to a good man, 1 but he condemns a man who makes evil plans. 1
Proverbs 14:14The one who is not faithful will get what his ways deserve, 1 but a good person will get what is his. 1
Matthew 19:17Jesus said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? Only one is good, but if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
John 7:12There was much discussion among the crowds about him. Some said, “He is a good man.” Others said, “No, he leads the crowds astray.”
Acts 6:3You should therefore choose, brothers, seven men from among yourselves, men of good reputation, 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 →