Acts 17:11
The Jews of Berea were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they very readily received the message with all readiness of mind, and day after day searched the Scriptures to see whether these things were so.
John 5:39
"You are searching the Scriptures because you suppose that in tem you have eternal life; and though these are they that bear witness concerning me,
Luke 16:29
"But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets, let them listen to them.'
1 Thessalonians 2:13
For this reason also I am giving continual thanks to God, because when you heard from me the spoken word of God, you received it not as the word of men, but as the word of God (which in truth it is), who himself is effectually at work in you believe.
Matthew 13:23
"But the seed sown in good soil is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit, and makes now an hundredfold, now sixty, now thirty."
Luke 24:44
Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, how all things must be fulfilled which are written in the Law of Moses, and the prophets, and the Psalms concerning me."
John 1:45-49
Then Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found him about whom Moses wrote in the Law, as did the prophets??esus of Nazareth, Joseph's son."
John 3:21
but he who does what is true, comes to the light, in order that his actions may be shown to have been wrought in God."
Acts 2:41
Then those who welcomed his message were baptized, and in that day about three thousand souls were added to them;
Acts 10:33
"So I sent for you without delay, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to listen to what the Lord has commanded you to speak."
Acts 11:1
Now the apostles and the brothers that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God;
Acts 17:1
Now when they had gone through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica. Here there was a Jewish synagogue,
1 Thessalonians 1:6
Moreover, you began to follow the pattern I set you, and the Lord's also, receiving the word with joy in the Holy Spirit, although amid severe persecution.
2 Thessalonians 2:10
and with all deceit of unrighteousness for those who are perishing, because they did not receive the love of the truth for their salvation.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
and how from a child you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
James 1:21
So strip off all filthiness and superfluity of wickedness, and in meekness receive the implanted Word, which is able to save your souls.
1 Peter 1:10-12
Concerning this salvation the Prophets who prophesied regarding the grace intended for you, diligently sought and searched.
1 Peter 2:2
Like new-born babes long for the pure spiritual milk to make you grow up into salvation;
2 Peter 1:19-21
And so we possess the word of prophecy made yet more sure. Unto this you do well to give heed as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
1 John 4:5-6
They are of the world, and for this reason they speak as of the world, and the world listens to them.