Acts 17:11

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.

They received

And searched

General references

John 7:17

Bible References

They received

Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. And the same day there were added about three thousand souls.

Therefore I immediately sent to you, and you have done well to come. Now therefore we are all here present before God to hear all things that are commanded you by God.

And the apostles and brothers who were in Judea heard that the nations had also received the Word of God.

nor have I gone back from the commandment of His lips; I treasured the words of His mouth more than my portion.

My son, if you will receive my words and hide my commandments with you,

Receive my instruction and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

But that sown on the good ground is this: he who hears the Word and understands; who also bears fruit and produces one truly a hundredfold; and one sixty; and one thirty.

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, welcoming the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

And for this cause we thank God without ceasing, that when you received the Word of hearing, of God, you welcomed it as the Word of God, not as a word of men, but as it is, truly the Word of God, which also effectually works in you who believe.

and with all deceit of unrighteousness in those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, so that they might be saved.

Therefore putting aside all filthiness and overflowing of evil, receive in meekness the implanted Word, which is able to save your souls.

desire the sincere milk of the Word, as newborn babes, so that you may grow by it;

And searched

But his delight is only in the Law of Jehovah; and in His Law he meditates day and night.

MEM: Oh how I love Your Law! It is my meditation all the day.

To the Law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this Word, it is because no light is in them.

Seek out of the book of Jehovah, and read; not one of these shall fail, none shall lack its mate; for My mouth has commanded, and His Spirit has gathered them.

Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the Prophets, let them hear them.

And He said to them, These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and in the Prophets and in the Psalms about Me.

But he who practices truth comes to the Light so that his works may be revealed, that they exist, having been worked in God.

You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life. And they are the ones witnessing of Me,

and that from a babe you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

About which salvation the prophets sought out and searched out, prophesying concerning the grace for you;

We also have a more sure Word of prophecy, to which you do well to take heed, as to a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the Daystar arises in your hearts,

They are of the world, therefore they speak of the world, and the world hears them.

General references

If anyone desires to do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it is of God, or I speak from Myself.