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. There were added that day about three thousand souls.

Therefore I sent to you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God to hear all things that have been commanded you by God."

Now the apostles and the brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

I haven't gone back from the commandment of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you;

Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.

What was sown on the good ground, this is he who hears the word, and understands it, who most certainly bears fruit, and brings forth, some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty."

You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.

and with all deception of wickedness for those who are being lost, because they didn't receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby,

And searched

but his delight is in Yahweh's law. On his law he meditates day and night.

How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.

Turn to the law and to the testimony! If they don't speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.

Search in the book of Yahweh, and read: not one of these will be missing. none will lack her mate. For my mouth has commanded, and his Spirit has gathered them.

"But Abraham said to him, 'They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.'

He said to them, "This is what I told you, while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me must be fulfilled."

But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done in God."

"You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.

From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you,

We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star 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 will know about the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I am speaking from myself.