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also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. <a href="/nkjv/acts/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore many of them believed, and also not a few of the Greeks, prominent women as well as men. <a href="/nasb_/acts/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore, many of them believed, along with a significant number of prominent Greek women and men. <a href="/nasb/acts/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore many of them believed, along with a number of prominent Greek women and men. <a href="/nasb77/acts/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Many of them therefore believed, along with a number of prominent Greek women and men. <a href="/lsb/acts/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore many of them believed, along with not a few prominent Greek women and men. <a href="/amp/acts/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As a result many of them became believers, together with a number of prominent Greek women and men. <a href="/csb/acts/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Consequently, many of them believed, including a number of the prominent Greek women as well as men. <a href="/hcsb/acts/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Consequently, many of them believed, including a number of the prominent Greek women as well as men. <a href="/asv/acts/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> Many of them therefore believed; also of the Greek women of honorable estate, and of men, not a few. <a href="/cev/acts/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Many of them put their faith in the Lord, including some important Greek women and several men. <a href="/erv/acts/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> Many of them therefore believed; also of the Greek women of honourable estate, and of men, not a few. <a href="/gwt/acts/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Many of them became believers, and quite a number of them were prominent Greek men and women. <a href="/gnt/acts/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> Many of them believed; and many Greek women of high social standing and many Greek men also believed. <a href="/isv/acts/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> Many of them believed, including a large number of prominent Greek women and men. <a href="/msb/acts/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men. <a href="/net/acts/17.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men. <a href="/nheb/acts/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Many of them therefore believed; also of the prominent Greek women, and not a few men. <a href="/wbt/acts/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore many of them believed; also of honorable women who were Greeks, and of men not a few. <a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As the result many of them became believers, and so did not a few of the Greeks--gentlewomen of good position, and men. <a href="/web/acts/17.htm">World English Bible</a> Many of them therefore believed; also of the prominent Greek women, and not a few men. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> therefore, many of them, indeed, believed, and not a few of the honorable Greek women and men. <a href="/blb/acts/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore many of them indeed believed, and not a few of the prominent Grecian women and men. <a href="/ylt/acts/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> many, indeed, therefore, of them did believe, and of the honourable Greek women and men not a few. <a href="/slt/acts/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Therefore truly many of them believed; and of the distinguished Grecian women, and of men, not few.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And many indeed of them believed, and of honourable women that were Gentiles, and of men not a few. <a href="/cpdv/acts/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And indeed, many believed among them, as well as not a few among the honorable Gentile men and women. <a href="/nabre/acts/17.htm">New American Bible</a> Many of them became believers, as did not a few of the influential Greek women and men. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Many of them therefore believed, including not a few Greek women and men of high standing.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And many of them believed; and of the Greeks were many men and notable women. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And many of them believed, and so also of the Greeks, many men and notable women.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Therefore, many of them believed; both of influential women, who were Greeks, and of men, not a few. <a href="/godbey/acts/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then indeed many of them believed, and of the noble Greek women and men, not a few; <a href="/haweis/acts/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then many of them truly believed: and of the Grecian proselyte women of respectability, and of the men not a few.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a> so that many of them believed, besides a considerable number of women of distinction, and of men, that were Greeks. <a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As the result many of them became believers, and so did not a few of the Greeks--gentlewomen of good position, and men. <a href="/worrell/acts/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Many, of them, therefore, believed; also, of the reputable Grecian women, and of men, not a few. <a href="/worsley/acts/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And therefore many of them believed: and of the Grecian women of quality, and of men likewise not a few. <a href="/parallel/acts/17-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=5675" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm">The Character of the Bereans</a> …11Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. 12<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">As a result,</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: episteusan (V-AIA-3P) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believed,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">along with</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">quite</a> <a href="/greek/3641.htm" title="3641: oligoi (Adj-NMP) -- Puny; especially neuter somewhat.">a few</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2158.htm" title="2158: euschēmonōn (Adj-GFP) -- From eu and schema; well-formed, i.e. decorous, noble.">prominent</a> <a href="/greek/1674.htm" title="1674: Hellēnidōn (N-GFP) -- A female Greek. Feminine of Hellen; a Grecian woman.">Greek</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaikōn (N-GFP) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">women</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andrōn (N-GMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">men.</a> 13But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul was also proclaiming the word of God in Berea, they went there themselves to incite and agitate the crowds.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/4-39.htm">John 4:39</a> Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a> Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14</a> Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. <a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8</a> Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a> And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe. <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a> Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">1 Corinthians 1:26</a> Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a> but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-22.htm">1 Corinthians 1:22-23</a> Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom, / but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, <a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Matthew 13:23</a> But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.” <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Luke 8:15</a> But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop. <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Isaiah 45:22</a> Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore many of them believed; also of honorable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.many.<a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2-4</a> And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, … <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46</a> Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.<a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Acts 14:1</a> And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed.honourable.<a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50</a> But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">1 Corinthians 1:26</a> For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:<a href="/james/1-10.htm">James 1:10</a> But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Classes</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Estate</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Few</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Gentlewomen</a> <a href="/acts/16-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Grecian</a> <a href="/acts/16-3.htm">Greek</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Greeks</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Position</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Prominent</a> <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Result</a> <a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Upper</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/17-34.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/acts/19-18.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-31.htm">Classes</a> <a href="/acts/22-5.htm">Estate</a> <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/17-18.htm">Few</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Gentlewomen</a> <a href="/acts/17-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Grecian</a> <a href="/acts/21-37.htm">Greek</a> <a href="/acts/17-17.htm">Greeks</a> <a href="/acts/19-14.htm">High</a> <a href="/romans/9-21.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/romans/9-21.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/acts/17-17.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/21-22.htm">Position</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Prominent</a> <a href="/acts/25-26.htm">Result</a> <a href="/acts/17-22.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Upper</a> <a href="/acts/22-4.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 17</div>1. <a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Paul preaches at Thessalonica, where some believe,</a> 5. <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">and others persecute him.</a> 10. <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">He is sent to Berea, and preaches there.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Being persecuted by Jews from Thessalonica,</a> 16. <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">he comes to Athens, and disputes and preaches the living God, to them unknown;</a> 32. <a href="/acts/17-32.htm">whereby, though some mock, many are converted unto Christ.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Bereans were noted for their noble character, as they received the message with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to verify Paul's teachings (<a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a>). This diligent search of the Scriptures led many to faith, highlighting the power of God's Word to convict and convert. The phrase underscores the importance of personal engagement with Scripture in the process of belief, a theme consistent throughout the Bible (<a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>).along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men The inclusion of "prominent Greek women and men" signifies the diverse and influential nature of the early Christian converts. In the Greco-Roman world, women of status often held significant social influence, and their conversion would have had a notable impact on the spread of Christianity. This detail reflects the inclusive nature of the Gospel, breaking down social and cultural barriers (<a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>). The mention of Greeks also emphasizes the fulfillment of the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>), as the message of Christ reaches beyond Jewish communities to Gentiles, aligning with the prophecy of the Gospel being a light to the nations (<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_and_silas.htm">Paul and Silas</a> Key figures in the spread of the Gospel, they were on a missionary journey through Macedonia, including the city of Berea. 2. <a href="/topical/b/berea.htm">Berea</a> A city in Macedonia where Paul and Silas preached. The Bereans were noted for their noble character in receiving the message with eagerness and examining the Scriptures daily. 3. <a href="/topical/p/prominent_greek_women_and_men.htm">Prominent Greek Women and Men</a> Individuals of influence and status in Berea who came to faith as a result of Paul and Silas's preaching. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_bereans.htm">The Bereans</a> Known for their diligence in examining the Scriptures, they serve as a model for how to receive and verify the truth of the Gospel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_jewish_community.htm">The Jewish Community</a> Many Jews in Berea believed in the message of the Gospel, showing the power of the Word to reach diverse groups.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture_examination.htm">The Importance of Scripture Examination</a> Like the Bereans, believers should diligently study the Scriptures to confirm the truth of teachings they receive. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel_to_reach_all_people.htm">The Power of the Gospel to Reach All People</a> The conversion of prominent Greek women and men illustrates that the Gospel transcends social and cultural barriers. <a href="/topical/f/faith_as_a_result_of_hearing.htm">Faith as a Result of Hearing</a> Faith is often sparked by hearing the Word of God, underscoring the importance of sharing the Gospel message. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_noble_character_in_receiving_the_gospel.htm">The Role of Noble Character in Receiving the Gospel</a> The Bereans' noble character in receiving the message with eagerness and examining it daily is a model for how believers should approach their faith. <a href="/topical/i/influence_of_believers_in_society.htm">Influence of Believers in Society</a> The conversion of influential individuals in Berea suggests that believers can have a significant impact on their communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 17</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_identity_of_the_bereans.htm">What is the identity of the Bereans?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_upward_call_of_god.htm">What does 'learn in silence' mean for women?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_believers_'new'_with_old_flaws.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17 - How can believers be 'new creations' while still exhibiting old habits, flaws, and sins?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_nation_of_gods_and_earths.htm">How does culture influence church practices and beliefs?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Therefore many of them believed.--The narrator dwells with satisfaction on the fact that at Ber?a there were many Jewish as well as Gentile converts. Among the latter there were, as at Thessalonica, women of the upper class.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Many... therefore for therefore many, A.V.; the Greek women of honorable estate for honorable women which were Greeks, A.V. Honorable; εὐσχημόνων, as <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50</a>, where it is coupled with τοὺς πρώτους τῆς πόλεως (see ver. 4; comp. <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43</a>). Meyer thinks that it is meant that the men were Greeks too; but this is uncertain. The only Beraean convert whose name we know is Sopater (<a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Acts 20:4</a>), or Sosipater, who is probably the same (<a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Romans 16:21</a>). If so, he was apparently a Jew, whose Hebrew name may have been Abishua. <a href="/commentaries/acts/17-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As a result, οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. many πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. believed, ἐπίστευσαν (episteusan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. along with καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [quite] οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. a few ὀλίγοι (oligoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3641.htm">Strong's 3641: </a> Puny; especially neuter somewhat. prominent εὐσχημόνων (euschēmonōn) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2158.htm">Strong's 2158: </a> From eu and schema; well-formed, i.e. decorous, noble. Greek Ἑλληνίδων (Hellēnidōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1674.htm">Strong's 1674: </a> A female Greek. Feminine of Hellen; a Grecian woman. women γυναικῶν (gynaikōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. men. ἀνδρῶν (andrōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. 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