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. Treasury of Scripture more. Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain to wise counsels: Proverbs 9:9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Jeremiah 2:21 Yet I had planted you a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then are you turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine to me? John 1:45-49 Philip finds Nathanael, and said to him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth... they received. Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added to them about three thousand souls. Acts 10:33 Immediately therefore I sent to you; and you have well done that you are come. Now therefore are we all here present before God... Acts 11:1 And the apostles and brothers that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. Job 23:12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. Proverbs 2:1-5 My son, if you will receive my words, and hide my commandments with you... Proverbs 8:10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. Matthew 13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hears the word, and understands it; which also bears fruit, and brings forth... 1 Thessalonians 1:6 And you became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when you received the word of God which you heard of us... 2 Thessalonians 2:10 And with all delusion of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth... James 1:21 Why lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word... 1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby: and searched. Psalm 1:2,3 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night... Psalm 119:97,100,148 O how I love your law! it is my meditation all the day... Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Isaiah 34:16 Seek you out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it has commanded... Luke 16:29 Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. Luke 24:44 And he said to them, These are the words which I spoke to you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled... John 3:21 But he that does truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are worked in God. John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 And that from a child you have known the holy scriptures... 1 Peter 1:10-12 Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come to you... 2 Peter 1:19-21 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto you do well that you take heed, as to a light that shines in a dark place... 1 John 4:5,6 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world hears them...
Context Paul and Silas at Berea
10And the brothers immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11These 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. 12Therefore many of them believed; also of honorable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. 13But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people. 14And then immediately the brothers sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus stayed there still. 15And they that conducted Paul brought him to Athens: and receiving a commandment to Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed. Parallel Verses 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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all eagerness, daily searching the scriptures, whether these things were so.
Darby Bible 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.
King James Bible
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.
Young's 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;
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