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.
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Study Note
The Bereans are commended as 'more noble' than the Thessalonians because they received the word 'with all readiness of mind' and searched the Scriptures daily to verify whether Paul's teaching was true. The combination of openness (readiness of mind) and critical examination (daily Scripture study) models the ideal reception of apostolic teaching: neither uncritical acceptance nor reflexive rejection. The verse became a touchstone for Protestant hermeneutics — the authority of Scripture to judge even apostolic teaching — and was often cited in debates about the relationship between tradition and Scripture. The phrase 'searching the Scriptures' uses the same Greek (anakrinon) as 1 Corinthians 2:15's 'the spiritual man judges all things.'
Otras traducciones
Now 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.
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;
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.
Referencias cruzadas
Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more …
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his …
O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.