Acts 11:24 “Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a grea…”

Acts 11:24

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

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added to the Lord.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For he was a good man, and full of the holy Ghost, and faith, and much people ioyned them selues vnto the Lord.

Darby Translation

for he was a good man and full of [the] Holy Spirit and of faith; and a large crowd [of people] were added to the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

For he was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and a great number were joined to the Lord.

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Cross references

“he was”

Psalm 112:5 2 Samuel 18:27 Acts 24:16 Psalm 37:23 Proverbs 12:2 Proverbs 13:22

Psalm 112:5 · BSB

It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.

2 Samuel 18:27 · BSB

The 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.”

Acts 24:16 · BSB

In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.

Psalm 37:23 · BSB

The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.

Proverbs 12:2 · BSB

The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

Proverbs 13:22 · BSB

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

“full”

Acts 6:5 Acts 6:3 Acts 6:8 Romans 15:15

Acts 6:5 · BSB

This 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.

Acts 6:3 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

Acts 6:8 · BSB

Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.

Romans 15:15 · BSB

However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me

“and much”

Acts 11:21 Acts 5:14 Acts 9:31

Acts 11:21 · BSB

The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

Acts 5:14 · BSB

Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women.

Acts 9:31 · BSB

Then 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.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

25Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,

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