Acts 11:24

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Barnabas was a good man of great faith, and he was filled with the Holy Spirit. Many more people turned to the Lord.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:27

The soldier on the roof shouted, “The first one runs just like Ahimaaz the son of Zadok.” This time David said, “He's a good man. He must have some good news.”

Psalm 112:5

Life will go well for those who freely lend and are honest in business.

Psalm 37:23

If you do what the LORD wants, he will make certain each step you take is sure.

Proverbs 12:2

The LORD likes everyone who lives right, but he punishes everyone who makes evil plans.

Proverbs 13:22

If you obey God, you will have something to leave your grandchildren. If you don't obey God, those who live right will get what you leave.

Proverbs 14:14

You harvest what you plant, whether good or bad.

Matthew 12:35

Good people bring good things out of their hearts, but evil people bring evil things out of their hearts.

Matthew 19:17

Jesus said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? Only God is good. If you want to have eternal life, you must obey his commandments.”

Luke 23:50

There was a man named Joseph, who was from Arimathea in Judea. Joseph was a good and honest man, and he was eager for God's kingdom to come. He was also a member of the Jewish council, but he did not agree with what they had decided.

John 7:12

The crowds even got into an argument about him. Some were saying, “Jesus is a good man,” while others were saying, “He is lying to everyone.”

Acts 11:21

The Lord's power was with them, and many people turned to the Lord and put their faith in him.

Acts 2:4

The Holy Spirit took control of everyone, and they began speaking whatever languages the Spirit let them speak.

Acts 2:47

while praising God. Everyone liked them, and each day the Lord added to their group others who were being saved.

Acts 24:16

And because I am sure, I try my best to have a clear conscience in whatever I do for God or for people.

Acts 5:14

Many men and women started having faith in the Lord.

Acts 6:3

My friends, choose seven men who are respected and wise and filled with God's Spirit. We will put them in charge of these things.

Acts 6:5

This suggestion pleased everyone, and they began by choosing Stephen. He had great faith and was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they chose Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and also Nicolaus, who worshipped with the Jewish people in Antioch.

Acts 6:8

God gave Stephen the power to perform great miracles and wonders among the people.

Acts 9:31

The church in Judea, Galilee, and Samaria now had a time of peace and kept on worshipping the Lord. The church became stronger, as the Holy Spirit encouraged it and helped it grow.

Romans 15:15

But I have spoken to you plainly and have tried to remind you of some things. God was so kind to me!

Romans 5:7

No one is really willing to die for an honest person, though someone might be willing to die for a truly good person.