Acts 11:24 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 11:24

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... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 11:24

Good Barnabas. We have had this man introduced to us before, but his character is most fully described in this passage. It may reasonably be asked why St. Luke, in writing the Book of the Acts, should take this opportunity of recording the received opinion about Barnabas. The most simple answer is that he had subsequently to record the dispute between St. Paul and St. Barnabas over Mark, and he was therefore anxious to ensure that his readers did not get a wrong impression, from that... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 11:24

For he was a good man - This is given as a reason why he was so eminently successful. It is not said that he was a man of distinguished talents or learning; that he was a splendid or an imposing preacher; but simply that he was a man of an amiable, kind, and benevolent disposition - a pious, humble man of God. We should not undervalue talent, eloquence, or learning in the ministry, but we may remark that humble piety will often do more in the conversion of souls than the most splendid talents.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 11:22-24

Acts 11:22-24. Then tidings of these things came to the church at Jerusalem And, as they had lately seen a way opened for the conversion of the Gentiles, they received information of this further progress of the gospel with peculiar pleasure; and sent forth Barnabas to Antioch That he might confirm the new converts in the faith into which they had been initiated: who, when he came To the city, and had seen Evident proofs of the grace of God conferred upon them; was glad Rejoiced... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 11:19-26

A new work in Antioch (11:19-26)While the apostles and others were spreading the gospel in various places, an interesting work grew up in Antioch in Syria. Some Christians who had been scattered from Jerusalem at the time of Stephen’s death preached among the Greek population of Antioch and many believed (19-21). When the leaders of the Jerusalem church heard this, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. This was a wise choice, for Barnabas was from nearby Cyprus and had a much broader outlook than... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 11:24

faith . App-150 . people . Greek. ochlos. Literally crowd. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 11:23-24

Acts 11:23-24. The grace of God,— The happy effects of the divine goodness, in taking such a number of uncircumcised Gentiles into the Christian church. Barnabas, like a true son of exhortation, exhorted them to persevere with steadfastness and resolution;—to adhere to the Lord with full determination of heart; and indeed he was a very proper man to be sent among these converts; for he was not only a Cypriot, and born on Gentile ground, but he was a man of great benignity and sweetness of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 11:24

24. For he was a good man—The sense of "good" here is plainly "large-hearted," "liberal-minded," rising above narrow Jewish sectarianism, and that because, as the historian adds, he was "full of the Holy Ghost and of faith." and much people were added unto the Lord—This proceeding of Barnabas, so full of wisdom, love, and zeal, was blessed to the great increase of the Christian community in that important city. Acts 11:25; Acts 11:26. BARNABAS, FINDING THE WORK IN ANTIOCH TOO MUCH FOR HIM, GOES... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 11:19-26

The spiritual initiative of the Antioch church 11:19-26 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 11:19-30

3. The initiatives of the Antioch church 11:19-30The scene now shifts to Antioch of Syria. It was a very significant town because from there the church launched its major missionary offensives to the uttermost parts of the earth. Luke recorded events in the early history of this church because of its significant initiatives. The disciples in Antioch reached out to Gentiles with spiritual aid, and they reached out to their Jewish brethren in Jerusalem with material aid."With the ratification by... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 11:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 11:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 11:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 11:22-24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 11:19-26

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 11:24

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 11:23-24

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 11:24

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 11:19-26

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 11:19-30

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