Acts 11:24

New American Bible - revised edition

for he was a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:27

Then the lookout said, “I notice that the first one runs like Ahimaaz, son of Zadok.” The king replied, “He is a good man; he comes with good news.”

Psalm 112:5

It is good for the man gracious in lending, who conducts his affairs with justice.

Psalm 37:23

The valiant one whose steps are guided by the Lord, who will delight in his way,

Proverbs 12:2

A good person wins favor from the Lord, but the schemer he condemns.

Proverbs 13:22

The good leave an inheritance to their children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the just.

Proverbs 14:14

From their own ways turncoats are sated, from their own actions, the loyal.

Matthew 12:35

A good person brings forth good out of a store of goodness, but an evil person brings forth evil out of a store of evil.

Matthew 19:17

He answered him, “Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.”

Luke 23:50

Now there was a virtuous and righteous man named Joseph who, though he was a member of the council,

John 7:12

And there was considerable murmuring about him in the crowds. Some said, “He is a good man,” [while] others said, “No; on the contrary, he misleads the crowd.”

Acts 11:21

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

Acts 2:4

And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.

Acts 2:47

praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

Acts 24:16

Because of this, I always strive to keep my conscience clear before God and man.

Acts 5:14

Yet more than ever, believers in the Lord, great numbers of men and women, were added to them.

Acts 6:3

Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task,

Acts 6:5

The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

Acts 6:8

Now Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people.

Acts 9:31

The church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace. It was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the consolation of the holy Spirit it grew in numbers. Peter Heals Aeneas at Lydda.

Romans 15:15

But I have written to you rather boldly in some respects to remind you, because of the grace given me by God

Romans 5:7

Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person, though perhaps for a good person one might even find courage to die.