KJV King James Version
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.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
Acts 17:11
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.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
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.
WEB World English Bible
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.
ASV American Standard Version
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.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
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;
Surrounding context — Acts 17
8 And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things.
9 And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.
10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming [thither] went into the synagogue of the Jews.
11 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.
12 Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.
13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.
14 And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.
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οὗτοιG3778 · ohutosthis/he/she/itδὲG1161 · dethenἦσανG1510 · eimito beεὐγενέστεροιG2104 · eugenēsof noble birthτῶνG3588 · hothe/this/whoἐνG1722 · enin/on/amongΘεσσαλονίκῃ,G2332 · ThessalonikēThessalonicaοἵτινεςG3748 · hostis, hētiswho/whichἐδέξαντοG1209 · dechomaito receiveτὸνG3588 · hothe/this/whoλόγονG3056 · logoswordμετὰG3326 · metawith/afterπάσηςG3956 · pasallπροθυμίαςG4288 · prothumiaeagernessτὸG3588 · hothe/this/whoκαθ᾽G2596 · kataaccording toἡμέρανG2250 · hēmeradayἀνακρίνοντεςG350 · anakrinōto investigateτὰςG3588 · hothe/this/whoγραφὰςG1124 · graphēa writingεἰG1487 · eiifἔχοιG2192 · echōto have/beταῦταG3778 · ohutosthis/he/she/itοὕτως.¶G3779 · ohutō, ohutōsthus(-ly)
Cross-references
Isaiah 34:16Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.Proverbs 2:1-5My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;John 5:39Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.1 Thessalonians 2:13For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received [it] not [as] the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.1 Peter 1:10-12Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace [that should come] unto you:Matthew 13:23But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth [it]; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.Proverbs 9:9Give [instruction] to a wise [man], and he will be yet wiser: teach a just [man], and he will increase in learning.2 Peter 1:19-21We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:Proverbs 1:5A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:2 Timothy 3:15-17And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.2 Thessalonians 2:10And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.1 Thessalonians 1:6And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:John 3:21But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.Psalm 1:2-3But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them.1 Peter 2:2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.Luke 24:44And he said unto them, These [are] the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and [in] the prophets, and [in] the psalms, concerning me.
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