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.

Revised King James New Testament

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 came, and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and exhorted them all, that with resolute hearts they would cling to the Lord;

25Then Barnabas departed to Tarsus, to look for Saul:

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Cross References

Matthew 19:17And he said to him, Why do you ask me what is good? there is no one good but One: but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.

John 7:12And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, No; he deceives the people.

Acts 6:3Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit 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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