Acts 17:11

Acts 17:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
• New King James Version (NKJV)These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

Context of Acts 17:11

9After taking a security bond from Jason and the others, they released them. 10As soon as it was night, the brothers and sisters sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. Upon arrival, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. The people here were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, since they received the word with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. 12Consequently, many of them believed, including a number of the prominent Greek women as well as men. 13But when the Jews from Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul at Berea, they came there too, agitating and upsetting the crowds.

Acts 17:11 word by word

οὗτοι δὲ ἦσαν εὐγενέστεροι τῶν ἐν Θεσσαλονίκῃ, οἵτινες ἐδέξαντο τὸν λόγον μετὰ πάσης προθυμίας καθ᾽ ἡμέραν ἀνακρίνοντες τὰς γραφὰς εἰ ἔχοι ταῦτα οὕτως.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ·δέde · thenG1161
• Theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• wereεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• more nobleεὐγενήςeugenēs · of noble birthG2104
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• ThessalonicaΘεσσαλονίκηThessalonikē · ThessalonicaG2332
• in thatὅστιςhostis hētis ho6ti · who/whichG3748
• they receivedδέχομαιdechomai · to receiveG1209
• the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• readiness of mindπροθυμίαprothumia · eagernessG4288
• and searchedἀνακρίνωanakrinō · to investigateG350
• the scripturesγραφήgraphē · a writingG1124
• ·κατάkata · according toG2596
• dailyἡμέραhēmera · dayG2250
• whetherεἰei · ifG1487
• wereἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• soοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779

Cross-references for Acts 17:11

• Proverbs 1:5let a wise person listen and increase learning, and let a discerning person obtain guidance —
• Proverbs 9:9Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and he will learn more.
• Jeremiah 2:21I planted you, a choice vine from the very best seed. How then could you turn into a degenerate, foreign vine?
• John 1:45Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the law (and so did the prophets): Jesus the son of Joseph, from Nazareth.”
• Acts 2:41So those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand people were added to them.
• Acts 10:33So I immediately sent for you, and it was good of you to come. So now we are all in the presence of God to hear everything you have been commanded by the Lord.”
• Acts 11:1The apostles and the brothers and sisters who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
• Job 23:12I have not departed from the commands from his lips; I have treasured the words from his mouth more than my daily food.
• Proverbs 2:1My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
• Proverbs 8:10Accept my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
• Matthew 13:23But the one sown on the good ground — this is one who hears and understands the word, who does produce fruit and yields: some a hundred, some sixty, some thirty times what was sown.”
• 1 Thessalonians 1:6and you yourselves became imitators of us and of the Lord when, in spite of severe persecution, you welcomed the message with joy from the Holy Spirit.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:13This is why we constantly thank God, because when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as it truly is, the word of God, which also works effectively in you who believe.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:10and with every wicked deception among those who are perishing. They perish because they did not accept the love of the truth and so be saved.
• James 1:21Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
• 1 Peter 2:2Like newborn infants, desire the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow up into your salvation,

Commentaries on Acts 17:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11These were more noble than those in Thessalonica - Ϛ, Were of a better race, extraction, or birth, than those at Thessalonica; but the word refers more to their conduct, as a proof of their better disposition, than to their birth, or any peculiar lineal nobility. It was a maxim among the Jews, that "none was of a noble spirit who did not employ himself in the study of the law." It appears that the Bereans were a better educated and more polished people…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11These were more noble - ̓́ eugenesteroiThis literally means more noble by birth; descended from more illustrious ancestors. But here the word is used to denote a quality of mind and heart. They were more generous, liberal, and noble in their feelings; more disposed to inquire candidly into the truth of the doctrines advanced by Paul and Silas. It is always proof of a noble, liberal, and ingenuous disposition to be willing to examine into the truth of any…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-15Verses 10-15 The Jews in Berea applied seriously to the study of the word preached unto them. They not only heard Paul preach on the sabbath, but daily searched the Scriptures, and compared what they read with the facts related to them. The doctrine of Christ does not fear inquiry; advocates for his cause desire no more than that people will fully and fairly examine whether things are so or not. Those are truly noble, and likely to be more and more so…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-12Because of strong opposition in Thessalonica, the believers sent Paul and Silas to Berea, about 80.5 kilometers (50 miles) west of Thessalonica. They had a better reception in Berea than in Thessalonica. Many Jews and prominent Greek women and men became Christians. The Bereans were good examples because they were open-minded, eager to learn, good listeners, thoughtful, and paid attention to the teachings of Scripture. Their resulting faith had a strong…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-1210-12. the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night--for it would have been as useless as rash to attempt any further preaching at that time, and the conviction of this probably made his friends the more willing to pledge themselves against any present continuance of missionary effort. unto Berea--fifty or sixty miles southwest of Thessalonica; a town even still of considerable population and importance.Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 17:11

• Minister, Christian
• Paul
• Prudence
• Thessalonica
• Toleration
• Word of God

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Commentaries on Acts 17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings