For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added to the Lord. Treasury of Scripture he was. Acts 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offense toward God, and toward men. 2 Samuel 18:27 And the watchman said, Me thinks the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said... Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way. Psalm 112:5 A good man shows favor, and lends: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Proverbs 12:2 A good man obtains favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. Matthew 12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart brings forth good things... Matthew 19:17 And he said to him, Why call you me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life... Luke 23:50 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counselor; and he was a good man, and a just: John 7:12 And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, No... Romans 5:7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. full. Acts 6:3,5,8 Why, brothers, look you out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom... Romans 15:15 Nevertheless, brothers, I have written the more boldly to you in some sort, as putting you in mind... and much. Acts 11:21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord. Acts 5:14 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) Acts 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord...
Context The Church at Antioch
19Now they which were scattered abroad on the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but to the Jews only. 20And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spoke to the Grecians, preaching the LORD Jesus. 21And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord. 22Then tidings of these things came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. 23Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would hold to the Lord. 24For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added to the Lord. 25Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: 26And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. 27And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. 29Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers which dwelled in Judaea: 30Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord.
Darby Bible Translation
for he was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith; and a large crowd of people were added to the Lord.
King James Bible
For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
Young's Literal Translation
because he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit, and of faith, and a great multitude was added to the Lord.
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