Acts 11:24

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for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were brought to the Lord.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:27

The sentinel said, “I think the running of the first one is like the running of Ahimaaz son of Zadok.” The king said, “He is a good man, and comes with good tidings.”

Psalm 112:5

It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice.

Psalm 37:23

Our steps are made firm by the Lord, when he delights in our way;

Proverbs 12:2

The good obtain favor from the Lord, but those who devise evil he condemns.

Proverbs 13:22

The good leave an inheritance to their children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.

Proverbs 14:14

The perverse get what their ways deserve, and the good, what their deeds deserve.

Matthew 12:35

The good person brings good things out of a good treasure, and the evil person brings evil things out of an evil treasure.

Matthew 19:17

And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is 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 good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council,

John 7:12

And there was considerable complaining about him among the crowds. While some were saying, “He is a good man,” others were saying, “No, he is deceiving the crowd.”

Acts 11:21

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

Acts 2:4

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

Acts 2:47

praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

Acts 24:16

Therefore I do my best always to have a clear conscience toward God and all people.

Acts 5:14

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

Acts 6:3

Therefore, friends, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task,

Acts 6:5

What they said pleased the whole community, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, together with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch.

Acts 6:8

Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.

Acts 9:31

Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

Romans 15:15

Nevertheless on some points I have written to you rather boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God

Romans 5:7

Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die.