KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Acts 11:24
One verse, with its study helps gathered in one place.
Acts 11:24
24For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
24For he was a good man, and full of the holy Ghost, and of faith: and much people was added vnto the Lord.
ENSURE CONTEXTUALIZATION
Add surrounding context
Extend this passage one adjacent verse at a time.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS VERSE?
Ask a Local Pastor
Find a nearby pastor committed to holding fast the faithful word, then use the public contact information to begin a real conversation. Nothing is sent or stored for you.
DEFINED WORDS
Acts 11:24
That which is right, beneficial, pleasing, useful, or morally upright.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Belonging to God or set apart for him; sacred; morally pure. Applied to God, it expresses his perfect purity; in Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit, it identifies the Spirit of God.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828
The spirit; in 'give up the ghost,' to yield the spirit and die.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893
Trust, belief, confidence, or reliance; especially trust in God and belief in his word, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828
A great quantity or degree; abundant in amount.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Joined in place, in sum, in mass or aggregate, in number, in idea or consideration; united; put together.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828
SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE
Cross References
Choose how far to extend the reference list.
From verse 24
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study21And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study14And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study5¶ 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:
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study31Then had the churches rest throughout all Judæa 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.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study27And 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.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study3Wherefore, 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.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study8And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study15Nevertheless, 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,
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study16And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study12And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study50¶ And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counseller; and he was a good man, and a just:
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study17And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study2A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study7For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
FOLLOW THE THEME
Related Concepts
Choose a connected KJV word or phrase to find where it appears in Scripture.
CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
Still have questions? Ask a Local Pastor.
See public contact information for nearby churches. You decide whether to call, email, or visit.