Acts 11:24

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit (o. pneuma) and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

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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 came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

25Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, in order to seek Saul:

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Cross References

Psalms 37:23The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way.

Proverbs 12:2A good man obtains favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

Proverbs 14:14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

Matthew 19:17And he said unto him, Why call you me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will 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, Nay; but he deceives the people.

Acts 6:3Wherefore, brethren, look all of you out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit (o. pneuma) 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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