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Acts 11:24 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Acts 11:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 11 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.”
Acts 11:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 11:24
Luke describes Barnabas: 'he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith.' This three-fold commendation - goodness, Spirit-fullness, and faith - marks exemplary Christian character. 'Goodness' (Greek agathos) indicates moral excellence; Spirit-fullness empowers ministry; faith maintains confidence in God's promises. The result: 'much people was added unto the Lord.' Reformed theology sees that godly character in leaders produces fruitful ministry - not through human manipulation but through the Spirit working through sanctified vessels. Leaders' holiness matters for effective minis...
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Cross-References for Acts 11:24
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“multitudes of both men and women.”
“and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.”
“A good man sheweth favour”
“and were built up. They were multiplied”
“a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit”
“brothers”
“full of faith and power”
“as reminding you”
“I think the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. The king said”
“For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.”