Acts 11:24

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“Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.”

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BSBPD

“Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“because he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit, and of faith, and a great multitude was added to the Lord.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Acts 11:24 — 19 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Samuel 18:27The watchman said, “The first man appears to me to be running like Ahimaaz son of Zadok.” “This is a good man,” said the king. “He comes with good news.”
  2. Psalms 37:23The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.
  3. Psalms 112:5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
  4. Proverbs 12:2The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
  5. Proverbs 13:22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.
  6. Proverbs 14:14The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
  7. Matthew 12:35The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.
  8. Matthew 19:17“Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”
  9. Luke 23:50Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,
  10. John 7:12Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.”
  11. Acts 5:14Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women.
  12. Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them
  13. Acts 6:5This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.
  14. Acts 6:8Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
  15. Acts 9:31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
  16. Acts 11:21The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.
  17. Acts 24:16In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
  18. Romans 5:7Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.
  19. Romans 15:15However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me

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