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NASB | Acts 17:11 Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 17:11 Now these people were more noble and open-minded than those in Thessalonica, so they received the message [of salvation through faith in the Christ] with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. |
Bible Question:
This is a very interesting verse! Would you say that these Bereans were regnerated BEFORE they "examined the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so", or were they regenerated AFTER they believed? Regards, Huron |
Bible Answer: Huron, I believe verse 12 answers your question. These Jews are described (in verse 11) as being "fair minded...in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things we so." Then verse 12 picks up with a "therefore": "Therefore -- on the basis of and as the result of what is stated in the preceding verse -- therefore many of them (the Jews) believed, and also a few of the Greeks." ..... This passage illustrates the truth of Romans 10:17: "Faith comes by hearing" (in this case, by hearing Paul and Silas) preach) "and hearing" (the gospel message, which the Bereans confirmed as true) "by the word of God." They were thus brought to a saving faith. --Hank |
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