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Acts 17:11 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 17:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 17 verse 11 to related passages throughout the 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.”
Acts 17:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 17:11
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—Luke commends the Bereans' noble (εὐγενέστεροι) character: openness to Paul's message combined with rigorous Scriptural verification. Received the word with readiness shows eager receptivity, not skeptical hostility. Searched the scriptures daily (ἀνακρίνοντες τὰς γραφὰς) means careful examination—the same verb used for legal investigation. Whether those things were so doesn't doubt Paul but tests his teaching against Old T...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 17:11
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“and read: not one of these will be missing. none will lack her mate. For my mouth has commanded”
“if you will receive my words”
“that”
“the prophets sought and searched diligently”
“this is he who hears the word”
“and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man”
“as to a lamp shining in a dark place”
“and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:”
“you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith”