Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. New Living Translation Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And many people were brought to the Lord. English Standard Version for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. Berean Standard Bible Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Berean Literal Bible For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large crowd was 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. New King James Version For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. New American Standard Bible for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and faith. And considerable numbers were added to the Lord. NASB 1995 for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord. NASB 1977 for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord. Legacy Standard Bible for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a considerable crowd was brought to the Lord. Amplified Bible For Barnabas was a good man [privately and publicly—his godly character benefited both himself and others] and he was full of the Holy Spirit and full of faith [in Jesus the Messiah, through whom believers have everlasting life]. And a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Christian Standard Bible for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And large numbers of people were added to the Lord. Holman Christian Standard Bible for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And large numbers of people were added to the Lord. 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. Contemporary English Version Barnabas was a good man of great faith, and he was filled with the Holy Spirit. Many more people turned to the Lord. English Revised Version for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. GOD'S WORD® Translation Barnabas was a dependable man, and he was full of the Holy Spirit and faith. A large crowd believed in the Lord. Good News Translation Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and many people were brought to the Lord. International Standard Version because he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith. And so a large number of people was brought to the Lord. NET Bible because he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and a significant number of people were brought to the Lord. New Heart English Bible For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added to the Lord. Webster's Bible Translation For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit, and of faith: and many people were added to the Lord. Weymouth New Testament For he was a good man, and was full of the Holy Spirit and of faith; and the number of believers in the Lord greatly increased. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBarnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. World English Bible For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added to the Lord. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbecause he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit, and of faith, and a great multitude was added to the LORD. Berean Literal Bible For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large crowd was added to 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. Smith's Literal Translation For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and a crowd sufficient were added to the Lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version For he was a good man, and he was filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord. New American Bible for he was a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. New Revised Standard Version for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were brought to the Lord. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and many people were added to our LORD. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For he was a good man, and he was filled with The Spirit of Holiness and with faith, and many people were added to Our Lord. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord. Godbey New Testament because he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord. Haweis New Testament For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and a great multitude was added to the Lord. Mace New Testament for he was a good man, and full of the holy spirit and of faith: so that many converts were added to the church. Weymouth New Testament For he was a good man, and was full of the Holy Spirit and of faith; and the number of believers in the Lord greatly increased. Worrell New Testament because he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit, and of faith; and a great multitude was added to the Lord. Worsley New Testament For he was a good man, and full of the holy Spirit, and of faith: and many were added unto the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Church at Antioch…23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts. 24 Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. 25Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,… Cross References Acts 6:5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), / sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 9:27 Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. Acts 13:1-3 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Acts 14:22-23 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. / Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. Acts 15:12 The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them. Acts 15:25-26 So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, / men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 15:35 But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord. Acts 15:39 Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, Acts 16:5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. Acts 18:27 When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. Acts 19:20 So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail. Acts 20:32 And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified. Acts 21:20 When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Treasury of Scripture For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added to the Lord. he was. Acts 24:16 2 Samuel 18:27 Psalm 37:23 full. Acts 6:3,5,8 Romans 15:15 and much. Acts 11:21 Acts 5:14 Acts 9:31 Jump to Previous Added Believers Company Considerable Faith Full Ghost Good Great Greatly Holy Increased Joined Large Multitude Numbers SpiritJump to Next Added Believers Company Considerable Faith Full Ghost Good Great Greatly Holy Increased Joined Large Multitude Numbers SpiritActs 11 1. Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,5. makes his defense; 18. which is accepted. 19. The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, 22. Barnabas is sent to confirm them. 26. The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch. 27. They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine. Barnabas was a good man Barnabas, originally named Joseph, was a Levite from Cyprus. His nickname, meaning "Son of Encouragement," reflects his character and role in the early church. His goodness is demonstrated through his generosity (Acts 4:36-37) and his role as a mediator between Paul and the apostles (Acts 9:27). The term "good" in biblical context often implies moral integrity and a life aligned with God's will, as seen in other scriptural references like Proverbs 12:2 and Luke 6:45. full of the Holy Spirit and faith and a great number of people were brought to the Lord Persons / Places / Events 1. BarnabasThe central figure in this verse, Barnabas is described as a "good man" who is "full of the Holy Spirit and faith." His character and spiritual fullness are instrumental in bringing many to the Lord. 2. Antioch The city where these events are taking place. Antioch was a significant center for early Christianity and a place where believers were first called Christians. 3. The Early Church The broader context involves the growth and expansion of the early Christian church, particularly among Gentiles. 4. The Holy Spirit The presence and work of the Holy Spirit are emphasized in Barnabas's life, indicating divine empowerment for ministry. 5. Conversion of Many The result of Barnabas's ministry is that a "great number of people were brought to the Lord," highlighting the effectiveness of Spirit-led evangelism. Teaching Points The Importance of CharacterBarnabas is described as a "good man," emphasizing that personal integrity and character are crucial in ministry. Our lives should reflect Christ-like qualities that draw others to Him. Being Full of the Holy Spirit Barnabas's effectiveness is attributed to being "full of the Holy Spirit." We should seek to be continually filled with the Spirit, allowing Him to guide and empower our actions. Faith as a Foundation Barnabas's faith is highlighted, reminding us that faith is foundational to our walk with God and our ability to impact others. The Power of Encouragement Known as the "Son of Encouragement," Barnabas's ministry shows the transformative power of encouragement in the lives of others. We should strive to be encouragers in our communities. Evangelism and Growth The result of Barnabas's ministry was the conversion of many. This underscores the importance of evangelism and the role each believer plays in the growth of the church. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Acts 11What role did Cyprus play in biblical events? Where can the Holy Spirit be found? What were the key events in Paul's First Missionary Journey? Why does Acts contradict Paul's letters in key details, such as his visits to Jerusalem?(24) For he was a good man.--Words of praise of this kind are comparatively rare in this history, and we may, perhaps, think of them here as expressing St. Luke's personal estimate of the character of the preacher, which he was all the more anxious to place on record because he had to narrate before long the sad contention which separated him from his friend and fellow-worker (Acts 15:39). The word "good" is probably to be taken as presenting the more winning and persuasive form of holiness, as contrasted with the severer forms of simple justice. (Comp. Romans 5:7.) Full of the Holy Ghost.--This was implied in his very name as "the Son of Prophecy" (see Note on Acts 4:31); but it is interesting to note that the words are identical with those in which the historian had previously described Stephen (Acts 6:5). Barnabas appeared to him to reproduce the mind and character of the martyr. Much people.--Literally, a great multitude, implying a large increase upon the work related in Acts 11:21. . . . Verse 24. - A good man. The predominant idea in ἀγαθός is simply "goodness," moral excellence. So in Matthew 19:16, "Good Master." To which our Lord answers, "There is none good but One." In Luke 23:50 Joseph of Arimathaea is ἀνὴρ ἀγαθὸς καὶ δίκαιος, "a good man and a righteous." In Matthew 5:45 πονηροὶ καὶ ἀγαθοί, "the evil and the good," are contrasted. In classical Greek the common phrase, καλὸς κἀγαθός, describes an honorable and good man. It is pleasing to read this testimony from Luke, Paul's companion and friend, Full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. So Stephen is described (Acts 6:5) as "full of faith and of the Holy Spirit." The Holy Spirit is spoken of in both places as a Spirit of power and demonstration in preaching the Word. No reason is apparent why the R.T., having altered Ghost to Spirit in Acts 6:5, retains Ghost here. Much people, etc.; the direct consequence of the energy of the Holy Ghost in Barnabas's ministry.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [Barnabas] wasἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a good ἀγαθὸς (agathos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'. man, ἀνὴρ (anēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. full πλήρης (plērēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4134: Full, abounding in, complete, completely occupied with. From pletho; replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete. of [the] Holy Ἁγίου (Hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. faith, πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. a great ἱκανὸς (hikanos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2425: From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit. [number of people] ὄχλος (ochlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. were brought προσετέθη (prosetethē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4369: To place (put) to, add; I do again. From pros and tithemi; to place additionally, i.e. Lay beside, annex, repeat. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord. Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Links Acts 11:24 NIVActs 11:24 NLT Acts 11:24 ESV Acts 11:24 NASB Acts 11:24 KJV Acts 11:24 BibleApps.com Acts 11:24 Biblia Paralela Acts 11:24 Chinese Bible Acts 11:24 French Bible Acts 11:24 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 11:24 For he was a good man (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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