Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
He was
And much
Bible References
He was
Acts 24:16
In view of this, I also do my best and strive always to have a clear conscience before God and before men.
2 Samuel 18:27
The lookout said, “I think the man in front runs like Ahimaaz the son of Zadok.” The king said, “He is a good man and is coming with good news.”
Psalm 37:23
The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the Lord,
And He delights in his way [and blesses his path].
The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the Lord,
And He delights in his way [and blesses his path].
Psalm 112:5
It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He conducts his affairs with justice.
It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He conducts his affairs with justice.
Proverbs 12:2
A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,
But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,
But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for [the hands of] the righteous.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for [the hands of] the righteous.
Proverbs 14:14
The backslider in heart will have his fill with his own [rotten] ways,
But a good man will be satisfied with his ways [the godly thought and action which his heart pursues and in which he delights].
The backslider in heart will have his fill with his own [rotten] ways,
But a good man will be satisfied with his ways [the godly thought and action which his heart pursues and in which he delights].
Matthew 12:35 The good man, from his [inner] good treasure, brings out good things; and the evil man, from his [inner] evil treasure, brings out evil things.
Matthew 19:17
Jesus answered, “Why are you asking Me about what is [essentially] good? There is only One who is [essentially] good; but if you wish to enter into eternal life, keep the commandments.”
Luke 23:50
A man named Joseph, who was a member of the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), a good and honorable man
John 7:12
There was a lot of whispered discussion and murmuring among the crowds about Him. Some were saying, “He is a good man”; others said, “No, on the contrary, He misleads the people [giving them false ideas].”
Romans 5:7
Now it is an extraordinary thing for one to willingly give his life even for an upright man, though perhaps for a good man [one who is noble and selfless and worthy] someone might even dare to die.
And much
Acts 11:21
And the hand (the power and presence) of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord [for salvation, accepting and drawing near to Jesus as Messiah and Savior].
Acts 5:14
More and more believers in the Lord, crowds of men and women, were constantly being added to their number,
Acts 9:31
So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow [in numbers].