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And many people were brought to the Lord. <a href="/esv/acts/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. <a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large crowd was added to the Lord. <a href="/kjv/acts/11.htm">King James Bible</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. <a href="/nkjv/acts/11.htm">New King James Version</a> For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. <a href="/nasb_/acts/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and faith. And considerable numbers were added to the Lord. <a href="/nasb/acts/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord. <a href="/nasb77/acts/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord. <a href="/lsb/acts/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a considerable crowd was brought to the Lord. <a href="/amp/acts/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/acts/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And large numbers of people were added to the Lord. <a href="/hcsb/acts/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And large numbers of people were added to the Lord. <a href="/asv/acts/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. <a href="/cev/acts/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Barnabas was a good man of great faith, and he was filled with the Holy Spirit. Many more people turned to the Lord. <a href="/erv/acts/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. <a href="/gwt/acts/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Barnabas was a dependable man, and he was full of the Holy Spirit and faith. A large crowd believed in the Lord. <a href="/gnt/acts/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and many people were brought to the Lord. <a href="/isv/acts/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/msb/acts/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. <a href="/net/acts/11.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/acts/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added to the Lord. <a href="/wbt/acts/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit, and of faith: and many people were added to the Lord. <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/acts/11.htm">World English Bible</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added to the Lord. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> because he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit, and of faith, and a great multitude was added to the LORD. <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large crowd was added to the Lord. <a href="/ylt/acts/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> because he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit, and of faith, and a great multitude was added to the Lord. <a href="/slt/acts/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and a crowd sufficient were added to the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/acts/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/acts/11.htm">New American Bible</a> for he was a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were brought to the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and many people were added to our LORD. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> because he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord. <a href="/haweis/acts/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and a great multitude was added to the Lord.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for he was a good man, and full of the holy spirit and of faith: so that many converts were added to the church. <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/acts/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> because he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit, and of faith; and a great multitude was added to the Lord. <a href="/worsley/acts/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For he was a good man, and full of the holy Spirit, and of faith: and many were added unto the Lord. <a href="/parallel/acts/11-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3725" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm">The Church at Antioch</a> …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<a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">Barnabas was</a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathos (Adj-NMS) -- A primary word; good.">a good</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: anēr (N-NMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">man,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4134.htm" title="4134: plērēs (Adj-NMS) -- Full, abounding in, complete, completely occupied with. From pletho; replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete.">full</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiou (Adj-GNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">of the Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2425.htm" title="2425: hikanos (Adj-NMS) -- From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.">a great</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">number of people</a> <a href="/greek/4369.htm" title="4369: prosetethē (V-AIP-3S) -- To place (put) to, add; I do again. From pros and tithemi; to place additionally, i.e. Lay beside, annex, repeat.">were brought</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord.</a> 25Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a> 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. <a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Acts 4:36-37</a> 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. <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a> 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. <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a> 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. <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22-23</a> 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. <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Acts 15:12</a> 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. <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Acts 15:25-26</a> 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. <a href="/acts/15-35.htm">Acts 15:35</a> But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord. <a href="/acts/15-39.htm">Acts 15:39</a> Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Acts 16:5</a> So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Acts 18:27</a> 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. <a href="/acts/19-20.htm">Acts 19:20</a> So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail. <a href="/acts/20-32.htm">Acts 20:32</a> 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. <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Acts 21:20</a> 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. <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.<a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Acts 24:16</a> And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.<a href="/2_samuel/18-27.htm">2 Samuel 18:27</a> And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings.<a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Psalm 37:23</a> The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.full.<a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3,5,8</a> Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business… <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Romans 15:15</a> Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,and much.<a href="/acts/11-21.htm">Acts 11:21</a> And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.<a href="/acts/5-14.htm">Acts 5:14</a> And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)<a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a> Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/5-14.htm">Added</a> <a href="/acts/11-2.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/acts/10-28.htm">Company</a> <a href="/acts/9-43.htm">Considerable</a> <a href="/acts/11-21.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/11-21.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/acts/9-26.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/acts/11-21.htm">Large</a> <a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Added</a> <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Company</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Considerable</a> <a href="/acts/13-8.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/12-16.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/12-23.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/12-18.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/acts/16-22.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Large</a> <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 11</div>1. <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,</a> 5. <a href="/acts/11-5.htm">makes his defense;</a> 18. <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">which is accepted.</a> 19. <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, </a> 22. <a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Barnabas is sent to confirm them.</a> 26. <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch.</a> 27. <a href="/acts/11-27.htm">They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>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 (<a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Acts 4:36-37</a>) and his role as a mediator between Paul and the apostles (<a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a>). 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 <a href="/proverbs/12-2.htm">Proverbs 12:2</a> and <a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a>.full of the Holy Spirit and faith Being "full of the Holy Spirit" indicates that Barnabas was guided and empowered by the Spirit in his ministry, a characteristic shared by other early church leaders (<a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3, 7</a>:55). This fullness is essential for effective ministry and is a fulfillment of Jesus' promise in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>. His faith, a deep trust in God, is evident in his actions and decisions, such as supporting Saul (Paul) and encouraging the church in Antioch. This faith aligns with <a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a>, which describes faith as confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.and a great number of people were brought to the Lord Barnabas's ministry in Antioch was fruitful, leading many to faith in Christ. This growth reflects the fulfillment of the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) and the spread of the gospel beyond Jewish communities, as seen in <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Acts 11:19-21</a>. The phrase "brought to the Lord" emphasizes conversion and discipleship, indicating a transformative relationship with Jesus. This aligns with the early church's mission and the work of the Holy Spirit in drawing people to salvation (<a href="/john/6-44.htm">John 6:44</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/barnabas.htm">Barnabas</a> The 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. <a href="/topical/a/antioch.htm">Antioch</a> 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. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The broader context involves the growth and expansion of the early Christian church, particularly among Gentiles. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> The presence and work of the Holy Spirit are emphasized in Barnabas's life, indicating divine empowerment for ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/c/conversion_of_many.htm">Conversion of Many</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_character.htm">The Importance of Character</a> Barnabas 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. <a href="/topical/b/being_full_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Being Full of the Holy Spirit</a> 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. <a href="/topical/f/faith_as_a_foundation.htm">Faith as a Foundation</a> Barnabas's faith is highlighted, reminding us that faith is foundational to our walk with God and our ability to impact others. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_encouragement.htm">The Power of Encouragement</a> 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. <a href="/topical/e/evangelism_and_growth.htm">Evangelism and Growth</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 11</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'born_of_the_spirit'_mean.htm">What role did Cyprus play in biblical events?</a> <a href="/q/what's_kadesh_barnea's_biblical_role.htm">Where can the Holy Spirit be found?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_paul's_1st_mission.htm">What were the key events in Paul's First Missionary Journey?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_acts_contradict_paul's_letters.htm">Why does Acts contradict Paul's letters in key details, such as his visits to Jerusalem?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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 (<a href="/acts/15-39.htm" title="And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus;">Acts 15:39</a>). 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. <a href="/romans/5-7.htm" title="For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.">Romans 5:7</a>.)Full of the Holy Ghost.--This was implied in his very name as "the Son of Prophecy" (see Note on <a href="/acts/4-31.htm" title="And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.">Acts 4:31</a>); but it is interesting to note that the words are identical with those in which the historian had previously described Stephen (<a href="/acts/6-5.htm" title="And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:">Acts 6:5</a>). 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 <a href="/acts/11-21.htm" title="And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord.">Acts 11:21</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - A good man. The predominant idea in ἀγαθός is simply "goodness," moral excellence. So in <a href="/matthew/19-16.htm">Matthew 19:16</a>, "Good Master." To which our Lord answers, "There is none good but One." In <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Luke 23:50</a> Joseph of Arimathaea is ἀνὴρ ἀγαθὸς καὶ δίκαιος, "a good man and a righteous." In <a href="/matthew/5-45.htm">Matthew 5:45</a> 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 (<a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>) 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 <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>, retains Ghost here. Much people, etc.; the direct consequence of the energy of the Holy Ghost in Barnabas's ministry. <a href="/commentaries/acts/11-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Barnabas] was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> A primary word; 'good'. man, ἀνὴρ (anēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. full πλήρης (plērēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4134.htm">Strong's 4134: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. faith, πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a great ἱκανὸς (hikanos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2425.htm">Strong's 2425: </a> From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit. [number of people] ὄχλος (ochlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_4369.htm">Strong's 4369: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. 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