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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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 had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.

25Barnabas went out to Tarsus to look for Saul.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:23A man’s steps are established by the LORD. He delights in his way.

Proverbs 12:2A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.

Proverbs 14:14The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

Matthew 19:17He said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”

John 7:12There was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him. Some said, “He is a good man.” Others said, “Not so, but he leads the multitude astray.”

Acts 6:3Therefore, select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy 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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