Acts 11:24
Because he was a good man, and full of Holy Spirit and faith; and a considerable multitude were added unto the Lord.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
25He went away, however, unto Tarsus, to seek up Saul;
Cross References
Psalms 37:23From Yahweh, are the steps of a man made firm, When, with his way, he is well pleased:
Proverbs 12:2A good man, obtaineth favour from Yahweh, but, a man of wicked devices, will he condemn.
Proverbs 14:14With his own ways, shall be filled the backslider in heart, and, from himself, shall a good man [be satisfied].
Matthew 19:17And, he, said unto him—Why dost thou question me concerning that which is good? There is, One, that is good! But, if thou desirest, into life, to enter, be keeping the commandments.
John 7:12and there was great, murmuring, about him among the multitudes: some, indeed, were saying—Good, is he! [but], others, were saying—Not so! but he is leading the multitude astray.
Acts 6:3But look out for yourselves, brethren, seven men from among you, who can be well-attested, full of Spirit and wisdom,—whom we will appoint over this need;
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 →