Acts 11:24

New International Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:27

The watchman said, “It seems to me that the first one runs like Ahimaaz son of Zadok.” “He’s a good man,” the king said. “He comes with good news.”

Psalm 112:5

Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.

Psalm 37:23

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;

Proverbs 12:2

Good people obtain favor from the Lord, but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.

Proverbs 13:22

A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

Proverbs 14:14

The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs.

Matthew 12:35

A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.

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.”

Luke 23:50

Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man,

John 7:12

Among the crowds there was widespread whispering about him. Some said, “He is a good man.” Others replied, “No, he deceives the people.”

Acts 11:21

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

Acts 2:4

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts 2:47

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

Acts 24:16

So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.

Acts 5:14

Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number.

Acts 6:3

Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them

Acts 6:5

This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

Acts 6:8

Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

Romans 15:15

Yet I have written you quite boldly on some points to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me

Romans 5:7

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die.