Subject: What do ( ) mean in NASB? |
Bible Note: Hello, NYP. Of course you may ask what a Berean is! And I'm happy to tell you. The expression "to be a Berean" derives from a passage in Acts -- Acts 17:10-12, q.v. Berea was a city of Macedonia to which Paul and Silas escaped by night after the Jews of Thessalonica rioted. Upon their arrival in Berea they began to preach in the synagogue of the Jews. Scripture says that these Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the word (the preaching of the gospel by Paul and Silas) with great eagerness. Moreover, they examined the Scriptures daily to see whether those things that Paul and Silas were teaching them squared with Scripture. And many of them in Berea believed the gospel. ...... This is the scriptural account, therefore, that gave rise to the popular expression, "to be a Berean" which means to check out the validity of everything we are taught about theological matters -- of every doctrine we are exposed to -- with Scripture itself. A good Berean, therefore, never bases his belief on "my pastor says" but he seeks for and demands a "Thus saith the Lord" as his defense to everyone who asks him to give an account for the hope that is in him (cf. 1 Peter 3:15). .... So there you have it, NYP. Inquiring minds want to know, and now yours does :-) Blessings, brother. --Hank |