Acts 11:25

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

Key Reflection

In Acts 11:25, Luke highlights the character of Barnabas as a good man who is also full of the Holy Spirit and faith. This description would have resonated with the original audience, emphasizing his spiritual integrity and effectiveness in spreading the gospel. As a result, many people were added to the Lord, illustrating the transformative power of authentic Christian witness during this period when Christianity was growing rapidly among Gentiles.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 25. Then departed, etc. Why Barnabas sought Saul, is not known. It is probable, however, that it was owing to the remarkable success which he had in Antioch. There was a great revival of religion; and there was need of additional labour. In such scenes the ministers of the gospel need additional help, as men in harvest-time seek the aid of others. Saul was in this vicinity, Ac 9:30 and he was eminently fitted to aid in this work. With him Barnabas was well acquainted, Ac 9:27 and probably there was no other one in that vicinity whom he could obtain. To Tarsus. See Barnes "Ac 9:11".

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