Acts 17:11

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.

John 5:39

You search the scriptures, for you think by their means to have eternal life, and they are the very writings which do testify of me.

Luke 16:29

but Abraham replied, they have Moses and the prophets, let them mind them.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

nor do we fail of giving thanks to God continually, that, when you received the word of God, which we preach, you did not receive it as the doctrine of men, but as a doctrine that appears to be truly divine, by the influences it displays in you, who believe.

Matthew 13:23

but the ground that received the grain, represents those, who hear the word, and consider it, who all become fruitful, some in one degree, and some in another.

Luke 24:44

then he said, this is what I told you, while I was yet with you, that what has been written concerning me in the law of Moses, in the prophets, and in the psalms, must be all accomplished.

John 1:45-49

Philip meeting with Nathanael, said to him, we have found him of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

John 3:21

but he that doth right, cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, because they are agreeable to the will of God.

Acts 2:41

then they that embraced his doctrine, were baptized: and there were about three thousand converts made that very day.

Acts 10:33

immediately I sent to you; and you have done well to come. now here we are all in the presence of God, to hear whatever he has given you in charge.

Acts 11:1

In the mean time, the apostles, and the brethren, who were in Judea, heard that the Gentiles had likewise receiv'd the word of God.

Acts 17:1

Having pass'd thro' Amphipolis and Apollonia, they arriv'd at Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

and you imitated us, and were imitators of the Lord, having receiv'd the word, notwithstanding all your afflictions, with that alacrity, which the holy spirit inspires.

2 Thessalonians 2:10

and with all the vile methods of imposture, to the ruin of those, who are averse to the truth, by which they might be saved.

2 Timothy 3:15-17

and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:

James 1:21

throw off then your vices as dregs and scum: and receive with docility that genuine doctrine, which is effectual to your salvation.

1 Peter 1:10-12

'Twas this salvation, that employ'd the most profound enquiries of those, who predicted the dispensation that was to be in your behalf:

1 Peter 2:2

which is without any mixture, and will make you thrive. Since you have tasted how good the Lord is,

2 Peter 1:19-21

Besides, we have the more authentic accounts of the prophets, to which you do well in giving your attention, as to a lamp shining in an obscure place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star arises in your hearts.

1 John 4:5-6

they are of the world: therefore their doctrine is worldly, and the world are their disciples.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

They received

Acts 2:41
then they that embraced his doctrine, were baptized: and there were about three thousand converts made that very day.
Acts 10:33
immediately I sent to you; and you have done well to come. now here we are all in the presence of God, to hear whatever he has given you in charge.
Acts 11:1
In the mean time, the apostles, and the brethren, who were in Judea, heard that the Gentiles had likewise receiv'd the word of God.
Matthew 13:23
but the ground that received the grain, represents those, who hear the word, and consider it, who all become fruitful, some in one degree, and some in another.
1 Thessalonians 1:6
and you imitated us, and were imitators of the Lord, having receiv'd the word, notwithstanding all your afflictions, with that alacrity, which the holy spirit inspires.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
nor do we fail of giving thanks to God continually, that, when you received the word of God, which we preach, you did not receive it as the doctrine of men, but as a doctrine that appears to be truly divine, by the influences it displays in you, who believe.
2 Thessalonians 2:10
and with all the vile methods of imposture, to the ruin of those, who are averse to the truth, by which they might be saved.
James 1:21
throw off then your vices as dregs and scum: and receive with docility that genuine doctrine, which is effectual to your salvation.
1 Peter 2:2
which is without any mixture, and will make you thrive. Since you have tasted how good the Lord is,

And searched

Luke 16:29
but Abraham replied, they have Moses and the prophets, let them mind them.
Luke 24:44
then he said, this is what I told you, while I was yet with you, that what has been written concerning me in the law of Moses, in the prophets, and in the psalms, must be all accomplished.
John 3:21
but he that doth right, cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, because they are agreeable to the will of God.
John 5:39
You search the scriptures, for you think by their means to have eternal life, and they are the very writings which do testify of me.
2 Timothy 3:15
and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:
1 Peter 1:10
'Twas this salvation, that employ'd the most profound enquiries of those, who predicted the dispensation that was to be in your behalf:
2 Peter 1:19
Besides, we have the more authentic accounts of the prophets, to which you do well in giving your attention, as to a lamp shining in an obscure place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star arises in your hearts.
1 John 4:5
they are of the world: therefore their doctrine is worldly, and the world are their disciples.

General references

John 7:17
if any man is inclin'd to do his will, he shall know whether the doctrine be from God, or whether I speak from my self.