Acts 11:24

New Living Translation

Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And many people were brought to the Lord.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:27

“The first man runs like Ahimaaz son of Zadok,” the watchman said. “He is a good man and comes with good news,” the king replied.

Psalm 112:5

Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly.

Psalm 37:23

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.

Proverbs 12:2

The Lord approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.

Proverbs 13:22

Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.

Proverbs 14:14

Backsliders get what they deserve; good people receive their reward.

Matthew 12:35

A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart.

Matthew 19:17

“Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal life, keep the commandments.”

Luke 23:50

Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish high council,

John 7:12

There was a lot of grumbling about him among the crowds. Some argued, “He’s a good man,” but others said, “He’s nothing but a fraud who deceives the people.”

Acts 11:21

The power of the Lord was with them, and a large number of these Gentiles believed and turned to the Lord.

Acts 2:4

And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.

Acts 2:47

all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.

Acts 24:16

Because of this, I always try to maintain a clear conscience before God and all people.

Acts 5:14

Yet more and more people believed and were brought to the Lord—crowds of both men and women.

Acts 6:3

And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility.

Acts 6:5

Everyone liked this idea, and they chose the following: Stephen (a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit), Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas of Antioch (an earlier convert to the Jewish faith).

Acts 6:8

Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people.

Acts 9:31

The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers.

Romans 15:15

Even so, I have been bold enough to write about some of these points, knowing that all you need is this reminder. For by God’s grace,

Romans 5:7

Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good.