Acts 11:24

Translations

Modern

Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

Traditional

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

Literal

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord.

Latin

…quia erat vir bonus, et plenus Spiritu Sancto, et fide. Et apposita est multa turba Domino.

Original

Greek

English

Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

Notes

Acts 11:21–24

As with the household of Cornelius, many Gentiles believed in Jesus. The growth of Christian faith among Gentiles had to remain in harmony with the church at Jerusalem. So, the Jerusalem Christians sent Barnabas to Antioch to oversee the developments there. Barnabas could see that God’s blessing was on what was happening, so he supported it with joy.

Acts 11:19–26

After Stephen's death, persecution forced Christians to move to other areas (8:1–3). They traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch.
Antioch in Syria was a busy, diverse city. It was the third-largest city in the Roman Empire, after Rome and Alexandria. Antioch played a key role in spreading the Christian message to non-Jewish people.

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Simon Peter Following Jesus The Growth of the Church

Events

Disciples first called Christiansc. AD 40

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Acts 6:3
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Acts 6:8
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2 Samuel 18:27
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Romans 15:15
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Proverbs 12:2
The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
Matthew 12:35
The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.
Romans 5:7
Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.

Glossary

Antioch of Syria Barnabas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Judaizers Peter, the Apostle Spirit of God

Topics

Antioch: A City of Syria: Disciples First Called Christians In Barnabas: Piety of Church: Believers Continually Added To, by the Lord Faith: Barnabas Faith: Faith in Christ: Barnabas Faith: Faith in Christ: The People of Antioch Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified Religious Zeal: Paul and Barnabas Righteous: Described The Church: Believers Continually Added To, by the Lord

Acts 11:24

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