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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.”

Acts 11:24

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When news reaches Jerusalem that Greeks in Antioch are believing in Jesus, the church sends Barnabas to see what is happening. He sees evidence of God's grace there and encourages the new believers.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Barnabas 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 (WEB)

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and many people were added to the Lord.

King James Version (KJV)

For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

American Standard Version (ASV)

for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For he was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and a great number were joined to the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

because he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit, and of faith, and a great multitude was added to the Lord.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque era varón bueno, y lleno de Espíritu Santo y de fe: y mucha compañía fué agregada al Señor.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Bernabé era bondadoso, lleno del Espíritu Santo y de fe. Un gran número de personas fue añadido al Señor.

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