Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Acts 17:11 in context
Acts 17:8–14
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The multitude and the rulers of the city were troubled when they heard these things.
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When they had taken security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.
10
The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue.
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Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
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Many of them therefore believed; also of the prominent Greek women, and not a few men.
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But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Beroea also, they came there likewise, agitating the multitudes.
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Then the brothers immediately sent out Paul to go as far as to the sea, and Silas and Timothy still stayed there.
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