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They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth. <a href="/esv/acts/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. <a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now 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. <a href="/blb/acts/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now these, who were more noble than those in Thessalonica, received the word with all readiness, on every day examining the Scriptures, whether these things were so. <a href="/kjv/acts/17.htm">King James Bible</a> These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. <a href="/nkjv/acts/17.htm">New King James Version</a> These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. <a href="/nasb_/acts/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now these people were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. <a href="/nasb/acts/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. <a href="/nasb77/acts/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things were so. <a href="/lsb/acts/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. <a href="/amp/acts/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now these people were more noble and open-minded than those in Thessalonica, so they received the message [of salvation through faith in the Christ] with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. <a href="/csb/acts/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The people here were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, since they received the word with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. <a href="/hcsb/acts/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The people here were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, since they welcomed the message with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. <a href="/asv/acts/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so. <a href="/cev/acts/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The people in Berea were much nicer than those in Thessalonica, and they gladly accepted the message. Day after day they studied the Scriptures to see if these things were true. <a href="/erv/acts/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the scriptures daily, whether these things were so. <a href="/gwt/acts/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The people of Berea were more open-minded than the people of Thessalonica. They were very willing to receive God's message, and every day they carefully examined the Scriptures to see if what Paul said was true. <a href="/gnt/acts/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> The people there were more open-minded than the people in Thessalonica. They listened to the message with great eagerness, and every day they studied the Scriptures to see if what Paul said was really true. <a href="/isv/acts/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> These people were more receptive than those in Thessalonica. They were very willing to receive the message, and every day they carefully examined the Scriptures to see if those things were so. <a href="/net/acts/17.htm">NET Bible</a> These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so. <a href="/nheb/acts/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. <a href="/wbt/acts/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. <a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Jews at Beroea were of a nobler disposition than those in Thessalonica, for they very readily received the Message, and day after day searched the Scriptures to see whether it was as Paul stated.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/acts/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now 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. <a href="/web/acts/17.htm">World English Bible</a> Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and these were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Writings every day [to see] whether those things were so; <a href="/blb/acts/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now these, who were more noble than those in Thessalonica, received the word with all readiness, on every day examining the Scriptures, whether these things were so. <a href="/ylt/acts/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, they received the word with all readiness of mind, every day examining the Writings whether those things were so; <a href="/slt/acts/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they were of more noble birth than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all willingness, and examined the writings daily, if these things might hold thus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all eagerness, daily searching the scriptures, whether these things were so. <a href="/cpdv/acts/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But these were more noble than those who were at Thessalonica. They received the Word with all enthusiasm, daily examining the Scriptures to see if these things were so. <a href="/nabre/acts/17.htm">New American Bible</a> These Jews were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with all willingness and examined the scriptures daily to determine whether these things were so. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> These Jews were more receptive than those in Thessalonica, for they welcomed the message very eagerly and examined the scriptures every day to see whether these things were so.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For the Jews there were more liberal than the Jews who were in Thes-sa-lo-ni’ca, in that they gladly heard the word daily, and searched the scriptures to find out if these things were so. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For those Jews who were there were nobler than those Jews who were in Thessaloniqa, and they were hearing gladly from the word every day while they were distinguishing from Scripture whether these things were so.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> These were of a better disposition than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so. <a href="/godbey/acts/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all enthusiasm, searching the scriptures daily, if these things are so. <a href="/haweis/acts/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now these were more liberally minded men than those of Thessalonica, for they received the word with all readiness of mind, daily, examining the Scriptures if these things were really so. <a href="/mace/acts/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the Jews there were of a more generous temper than those of Thessalonica: for they very readily embrac'd their doctrine, and daily examin'd, whether it was conformable to the scriptures. <a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Jews at Beroea were of a nobler disposition than those in Thessalonica, for they very readily received the Message, and day after day searched the Scriptures to see whether it was as Paul stated. <a href="/worrell/acts/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so. <a href="/worsley/acts/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> These were more ingenuous than those at Thessalonica; for they received the word with all readiness of mind, searching the scriptures daily, whether these things were so. <a href="/parallel/acts/17-11.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=5662" 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> 10As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue. 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtoi (DPro-NMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">the Bereans</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">were</a> <a href="/greek/2104.htm" title="2104: eugenesteroi (Adj-NMP-C) -- (a) of noble birth, of high birth, (b) noble in nature. From eu and ginomai; well born, i.e. high in rank, or generous.">more noble-minded</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">than the</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2332.htm" title="2332: Thessalonikē (N-DFS) -- From Thessalos and nike; Thessalonice, a place in Asia Minor.">Thessalonians,</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hoitines (RelPro-NMP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/1209.htm" title="1209: edexanto (V-AIM-3P) -- To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.">they received</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">message</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasēs (Adj-GFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">great</a> <a href="/greek/4288.htm" title="4288: prothymias (N-GFS) -- Inclination, readiness, eagerness, willingness, promptness. From prothumos; predisposition, i.e. Alacrity.">eagerness</a> <a href="/greek/350.htm" title="350: anakrinontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From ana and krino; properly, to scrutinize, i.e. investigate, interrogate, determine.">and examined</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1124.htm" title="1124: graphas (N-AFP) -- (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.">Scriptures</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kath’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">every</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeran (N-AFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">to see if</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-NNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these teachings</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echoi (V-POA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">were</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">true.</a> 12As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.…<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/5-39.htm">John 5:39</a> You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me, <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:21</a> but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. <a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15-17</a> From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. / All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. <a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Psalm 119:11</a> I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a> Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. <a href="/isaiah/8-20.htm">Isaiah 8:20</a> To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn. <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a> For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a> Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. <a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1-5</a> My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, ... <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/luke/16-29.htm">Luke 16:29</a> But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let your brothers listen to them.’ <a href="/1_peter/2-2.htm">1 Peter 2:2</a> Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, <a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a> You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. <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="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a> Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.more.<a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a> A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:<a href="/proverbs/9-9.htm">Proverbs 9:9</a> Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.<a href="/jeremiah/2-21.htm">Jeremiah 2:21</a> Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me?they received.<a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a> Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.<a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Acts 10:33</a> Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.<a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Acts 11:1</a> And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.and searched.<a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2,3</a> But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night… <a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97,100,148</a> MEM. O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day… <a href="/isaiah/8-20.htm">Isaiah 8:20</a> To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/16-33.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Beroea</a> <a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Character</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/acts/7-53.htm">Disposition</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Examined</a> <a href="/luke/23-14.htm">Examining</a> <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/16-32.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/15-25.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/luke/21-5.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Nobler</a> <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/john/6-21.htm">Readily</a> <a href="/luke/12-35.htm">Readiness</a> <a href="/acts/17-9.htm">Received</a> <a href="/acts/16-24.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Searched</a> <a href="/john/8-50.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/acts/15-39.htm">Serious</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-1.htm">Thessalonians</a> <a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Thessalonica</a> <a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Thessaloni'ca</a> <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">True.</a> <a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/acts/16-36.htm">Word</a> <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/18-17.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Beroea</a> <a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Character</a> <a href="/acts/17-17.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Disposition</a> <a href="/acts/22-24.htm">Examined</a> <a href="/acts/24-8.htm">Examining</a> <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/17-12.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/acts/23-26.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Nobler</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Readily</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm">Readiness</a> <a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Received</a> <a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Searched</a> <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Serious</a> <a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Thessalonians</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Thessalonica</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Thessaloni'ca</a> <a href="/acts/18-7.htm">True.</a> <a href="/acts/19-2.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Word</a> <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Writings</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians The Bereans are described as "noble-minded," indicating a commendable openness and readiness to learn. This term suggests a higher moral and intellectual character. In contrast to the Thessalonians, who had a mixed response to Paul's message, the Bereans are praised for their willingness to engage with new teachings. The Thessalonians had some who believed, but others who were hostile, leading to persecution (<a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5-9</a>). The Bereans' nobility is seen in their fair-mindedness and lack of prejudice, which is a model for how to approach new teachings.for they received the message with great eagerness The Bereans' eagerness reflects a genuine interest and enthusiasm for the Word of God. This eagerness is a positive trait, showing a hunger for spiritual truth. It contrasts with the skepticism or indifference that can often accompany new teachings. Their attitude is reminiscent of the Psalmist's delight in God's law (<a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97</a>). This eagerness is a key component of their noble-mindedness, as it shows a proactive approach to learning and understanding.and examined the Scriptures every day The Bereans' daily examination of the Scriptures highlights their diligence and commitment to truth. This practice of daily study is a model for believers, emphasizing the importance of regular engagement with God's Word. The Bereans did not take Paul's teachings at face value but sought to verify them against the Hebrew Scriptures, which were the authoritative texts for them. This practice aligns with the biblical principle of testing all things and holding fast to what is good (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:21</a>).to see if these teachings were true The Bereans' approach to verifying Paul's teachings underscores the importance of discernment and critical thinking in matters of faith. They did not blindly accept new doctrines but sought confirmation through Scripture, which is the ultimate standard of truth. This method of validation is consistent with the call to be like the sons of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>). The Bereans' example encourages believers to be discerning and to ensure that teachings align with biblical truth, reflecting the Bereans' commitment to truth and their reliance on Scripture as the foundation for belief.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/bereans.htm">Bereans</a> The inhabitants of Berea, a city in Macedonia, known for their noble character and eagerness to study the Scriptures. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonians.htm">Thessalonians</a> Residents of Thessalonica, another city in Macedonia, who had a different reception to Paul's message compared to the Bereans. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul_and_silas.htm">Paul and Silas</a> Apostles who preached the Gospel in Berea after facing opposition in Thessalonica. 4. <a href="/topical/s/scriptures.htm">Scriptures</a> Refers to the Old Testament writings that the Bereans examined to verify Paul's teachings. 5. <a href="/topical/d/daily_examination.htm">Daily Examination</a> The Bereans' practice of diligently studying the Scriptures every day to confirm the truth of the apostolic message.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/n/noble-mindedness.htm">Noble-Mindedness</a> The Bereans were commended for their noble character, which was demonstrated by their openness to receive the message and their diligence in verifying it through Scripture. <a href="/topical/e/eagerness_to_learn.htm">Eagerness to Learn</a> Their eagerness to receive the message highlights the importance of approaching God's Word with a willing and enthusiastic heart. <a href="/topical/d/daily_scripture_examination.htm">Daily Scripture Examination</a> The Bereans' practice of daily Scripture study serves as a model for believers to consistently engage with God's Word to discern truth. <a href="/topical/v/verification_of_teachings.htm">Verification of Teachings</a> The Bereans' example teaches the importance of testing teachings against Scripture to ensure they align with God's truth. <a href="/topical/s/scriptural_foundation.htm">Scriptural Foundation</a> Building a strong foundation in Scripture equips believers to discern truth and grow in their faith.<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/effective_bible_study_habits.htm">What are effective habits for studying the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_freethinker.htm">What defines a freethinker?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_concept_of_blind_faith.htm">What is the concept of Blind Faith?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_mystery_of_christ.htm">Have you tested everything thoroughly?</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>(11) These were more noble than those in Thessalonica.--The word for "noble" (literally, well-born, as in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm" title="For you see your calling, brothers, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:">1Corinthians 1:26</a>) had. like most words of like origin (such, e.g., as the Latin ingenuus), a wide latitude of meaning. Here it stands for the generous, loyal temper which was ideally supposed to characterise those of noble origin. This was the quality which the Apostle and the historian admired in the Ber?ans. They were not the slaves of prejudice. They were ready to believe in the gospel which St. Paul preached as meeting their spiritual wants; and so they came to the study of the proofs, which the preacher "opened and alleged," with a temper predisposed to faith. On the other hand, they did not accept their own wishes, or the Apostle's assertions, as in themselves sufficient grounds of faith. With a quick and clear intelligence they searched the Scriptures daily to see whether they really did speak of a Christ who should suffer and rise again. The Ber?an converts have naturally been regarded, especially among those who urge the duty, or claim the right, of private judgment, as a representative instance of the right relations of Reason and Faith, occupying a middle position between credulity and scepticism, to be reproduced, mutatis mutandis, according to the different aspects which each presents in successive ages.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Now these for these, A.V.; examining for and searched, A.V.; these for those, A.V. Note the immense advantage which the preachers and the hearers had in the previous knowledge of the Scriptures gained by the Beraeans in the synagogue. Note also the mutual light shed by the Old and New Testaments the one upon the other. <a href="/commentaries/acts/17-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [the Bereans] οὗτοι (houtoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. were ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. more noble-minded εὐγενέστεροι (eugenesteroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_2104.htm">Strong's 2104: </a> (a) of noble birth, of high birth, (b) noble in nature. From eu and ginomai; well born, i.e. high in rank, or generous. than the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Thessalonians, Θεσσαλονίκῃ (Thessalonikē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2332.htm">Strong's 2332: </a> From Thessalos and nike; Thessalonice, a place in Asia Minor. [for] οἵτινες (hoitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. they received ἐδέξαντο (edexanto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1209.htm">Strong's 1209: </a> To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. message λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. great πάσης (pasēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. eagerness προθυμίας (prothymias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4288.htm">Strong's 4288: </a> Inclination, readiness, eagerness, willingness, promptness. From prothumos; predisposition, i.e. Alacrity. [and] examined ἀνακρίνοντες (anakrinontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_350.htm">Strong's 350: </a> From ana and krino; properly, to scrutinize, i.e. investigate, interrogate, determine. the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Scriptures γραφὰς (graphas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ. every καθ’ (kath’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). day ἡμέραν (hēmeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. [to see] if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. these [teachings] ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. were ἔχοι (echoi) Verb - Present Optative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. true. οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. 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