Acts 11:24
“For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.”
Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
Related Verses
“And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”
“Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
“And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.”
“A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.”
“And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)”