Acts 11:24 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For he was a good man [good in himself and also at once for the good and the advantage of other people], full of and controlled by the Holy Spirit and full of faith (of his belief that Jesus is the Messiah, through Whom we obtain eternal salvation). And a large company was added to the Lord.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

Barnabas responded in this way because he was a good man, whom the Holy Spirit had endowed with exceptional faith. A considerable number of people were added to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For he was a good man, and he was filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord.