Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And they were of more noble birth than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all willingness, and examined the writings daily, if these things might hold thus.
New American Standard Bible
Now these were more noble-minded than those in
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.
Holman Bible
The people here were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, since they welcomed the message with eagerness and examined the Scriptures
International Standard Version
These people were more receptive than those in Thessalonica. They were very willing to receive the message, and every day they carefully examined the Scriptures to see if those things were so.
A Conservative Version
But these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all willingness, examining the Scriptures daily, if it has these things this way.
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.
Amplified
Now these people were more noble and open-minded than those in Thessalonica, so they received the message [of salvation through faith in the Christ] with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
An Understandable Version
Now these people [in Berea] had more character than those in Thessalonica because they [not only] received the message with an open mind but [also] examined the [Old Testament] Scriptures every day to see if what they had heard was really true.
Anderson New Testament
These were of a better disposition than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
Bible in Basic English
Now these were more noble than the Jews of Thessalonica, for they gave serious attention to the word, searching in the holy Writings every day, to see if these things were so.
Common New Testament
Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
Daniel Mace New Testament
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.
Darby Translation
And these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, receiving the word with all readiness of mind, daily searching the scriptures if these things were so.
Godbey New Testament
but these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all enthusiasm, searching the scriptures daily, if these things are so.
Goodspeed New Testament
The Jews there were more high-minded than those at Thessalonica, and received the message with great eagerness and studied the Scriptures every day, to find out whether it was true.
John Wesley New Testament
These were more ingenuous than those of Thessalonica, receiving the word with all readiness of mind, and daily searching the scriptures, whether those things were so?
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now these were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica. {They} accepted the message with all eagerness, examining the scriptures every day [to see] if these [things] were so.
Modern King James verseion
And these were more noble than those of Thessalonica, in that they received the Word with all readiness of mind and searched the Scriptures daily to see if those things were so.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
These were the noblest of birth among them of Thessalonica, which received the word with all diligence of mind, and searched the scriptures daily whether those things were even so.
Moffatt New Testament
where the people were more amenable than at Thessalonica; they were perfectly ready to receive the Word and made a daily study of the scriptures to see if it was really as Paul said.
Montgomery New Testament
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.
NET Bible
These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so.
New Heart 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.
Noyes New Testament
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
Sawyer New Testament
but these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with all readiness, examining the Scriptures daily [to see] if these things were so.
The Emphasized Bible
and, these, were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they welcomed the word with all readiness of mind, daily, searching the Scriptures, - whether these things could be so.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Now these were more liberally minded men than those of Thessalonica, for they received the word with all readiness of mind, daily, examining the Scriptures if these things were really so.
Twentieth Century New Testament
These Jews of Beroea were better disposed than those in Thessalonica, for they welcomed the Message with great readiness, and daily examined the Scriptures to see if what was said was true.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
The Jews at Beroea were of a nobler disposition than those in Thessalonica, for they very readily received the Message, and day after day searched the Scriptures to see whether it was as Paul stated.
Williams New Testament
The Jews there were better disposed than those in Thessalonica, for they welcomed the message with all eagerness and carried on a daily study of the Scriptures to see if Paul's message was true.
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.
Worrell New Testament
And these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
Worsley New Testament
These were more ingenuous than those at Thessalonica; for they received the word with all readiness of mind, searching the scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
Youngs 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;
Themes
Eagerness for the truth » The bereans
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Prudence » Instances of » Paul » Paul and silas, in escaping from berea
Reading » Of the word of God » The study of encouraged
Spiritual receptivity » General references to
The scriptures » Everything should be tried by
The scriptures » Should be » Searched daily
The scriptures » They who search, are truly noble
Search the word » The study of encouraged
Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
The bible » Purpose » The study of encouraged
Thessalonica » People of, persecute paul
Truth » Eagerness for » The bereans
Topics
Interlinear
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Acts 17:11
Devotionals containing Acts 17:11
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 17:11
Prayers for Acts 17:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul And Silas In Berea
10 And the brethren quickly sent out both Paul and Silas by night to Berea: who arriving went away to the synagogue of the Jews. 11 And they were of more noble birth than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all willingness, and examined the writings daily, if these things might hold thus. 12 Therefore truly many of them believed; and of the distinguished Grecian women, and of men, not few.
Phrases
Cross References
John 5:39
Search the writings; for ye think in them to have eternal life: and these are they testifying of me.
Isaiah 34:16
Seek ye from the book of Jehovah, and read: One of these was not wanting; a female her companion they missed not: for my mouth it commanded, and his spirit it collected them.
Luke 16:29
Abraham says to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
For this also we return thanks to God continually, that, having received the word of God from our report, ye received not the word of man, but as it is truly, the word of God, which is also energetic in you the believing.
Job 23:12
From the command of his lips and I will not waver; from his law I hid the words of his mouth.
Psalm 1:2-3
But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, and in his law he will meditate day and night
Psalm 119:97
How I loved thy law I all the day it is my meditation.
Psalm 119:100
I shall understand above the old men, for I watched thy charges.
Psalm 119:148
Mine eyes anticipated the watches to meditate in thy word.
Proverbs 1:5
The wise one will hear and he will add learning: and he understanding, shall obtain guidance:
Proverbs 2:1-5
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and wilt hide my commands with thee;
Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction and not silver and knowledge above tried gold.
Proverbs 9:9
Thou shalt give to the wise one and he will be more wise: make known to the just one and he will add receiving.
Isaiah 8:20
To the law and to the testimony if they will not speak according to this word, because no morning is in them.
Jeremiah 2:21
And I planted thee a vine of purple grapes, wholly a true seed: and how didst thou turn to me the removings of a strange vine?
Matthew 13:23
But he having sown upon good earth is he hearing the word, and understanding; who indeed bears fruit, and who makes truly a hundred, and who sixty, and who thirty.
Luke 24:44
And he said to them, These the words which I spake to you, being yet with you, for all things must be completed, written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me.
John 1:45-49
And Philip finds Nathanael, and says to him, Of whom Moses wrote in the law, and the prophets, we have found, Jesus, son of Joseph, him from Nazareth.
John 3:21
But he doing the truth comes to the light, that his works might be manifested, that they are wrought in God.
Acts 2:41
Then truly they having gladly received his word were immersed: and in that day were added about three thousand souls.
Acts 10:33
From this therefore sent I to thee: and thou didst well being present. Now therefore are all we present before God, to hear all commanded thee of God.
Acts 11:1
And the apostles and brethren, those being in Judea, heard that the nations also received the word of God.
Acts 17:1
And having passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:
1 Thessalonians 1:6
And ye were imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much pressure, with joy of the Holy Spirit:
2 Thessalonians 2:10
And in all deceit of iniquity in the lost; because they received not the love of the truth, for them to be saved.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
And that from infancy thou hast known the holy letters, able to render thee wise to salvation by faith which in Christ Jesus.
James 1:21
Wherefore having put away all sordid avarice, and excess of wickedness, in meekness receive the implanted word, able to save your souls.
1 Peter 1:10-12
For which salvation the prophets sought and inquired anxiously, they having prophesied of the grace to you:
1 Peter 2:2
As new born babes, long for the sincere milk pertaining to the word, that ye might be nourished with it:
2 Peter 1:19-21
And we have the prophetic word more firm; which holding to, ye do well, as to a light shining in a dusty place, even till the day shine through, and the morning star spring up in your hearts:
1 John 4:5-6
They are of the world: for this they speak of the world, and the world hears them.