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Acts 11:24

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

For Barnabas was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith--and a large number of people took their stand on the Lord's side.

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A good man, from his good stores, produces good things; while an evil man, from his evil stores, produces evil things.

"Why ask me about goodness?" answered Jesus. "There is but One who is good. If you want to enter the Life, keep the commandments."

Now there was a man of the name of Joseph, who was a member of the Council, and who bore a good and upright character.

And there were many whispers about him among the people, some saying 'He is a good man;' others: 'No! he is leading the people astray.'

The power of the Lord was with them, so that a great number who had learned to believe came over to the Lord's side.

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with strange 'tongues' as the Spirit prompted their utterances.

And the Lord daily added to their company those who were in the path of Salvation.

This being so, I strive at all times to keep my conscience clear before both God and man.

And still larger numbers, both of men and women, as they became believers in the Lord, were added to their number.

Therefore, Brothers, look for seven men of reputation among yourselves, wise and spiritually-minded men, and we will appoint them to attend to this matter;

This proposal was unanimously agreed to; and the disciples chose Stephen--a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit--and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a former convert to Judaism;

Meanwhile Stephen, divinely helped and strengthened, was showing great wonders and signs among the people.

And so it came about that the Church, throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, enjoyed peace and became firmly established; and, ordering its life by reverence for the Lord and the help of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

But in parts of this letter I have expressed myself somewhat boldly--by way of refreshing your memories--

Even for an upright man scarcely any one will die. For a really good man perhaps some one might even dare to die.




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