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Acts 17:9-11
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Acts 17:9-11
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
9 And having received the bond[a] from Jason and the others, they released them.
In Berea, The People Examine The Scriptures With Paul And Silas
10 And the brothers immediately sent-away both Paul and Silas during the night to Berea— who, having arrived, were going into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 Now these ones were more-noble[b] than the ones in Thessalonica— who[c] received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things might hold so.
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- Acts 17:9 Or, the sufficient-amount-of money. The city authorities got a pledge from Jason that he would sent away Paul and Silas, and took a large enough bond to ensure he did so. Because of this quick and effective expulsion, whereby Paul was ‘orphaned’ (1 Thes 2:17) from them, we have Paul’s two letters to the Thessalonians.
- Acts 17:11 That is, more spiritually noble-minded, as seen in their willingness to examine the Scriptures.
- Acts 17:11 This refers to the Bereans.
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