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Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

More noble than those (ευγενεστερο των). Comparative form of ευγενης, old and common adjective, but in N.T. only here and Lu 19:12…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

These were more noble. eugenesteroi. This literally means more noble by birth, descended from more illustrious ancestors. But her…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica.—The word for “noble” (literally, well-born, as in [Reference 1…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Luke gives the Jews at Berea undying fame by characterizing them as being “more noble” (GK 2302) than the Thessalonian Jews because they tested the…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Did excel in nobility. Luke returns again to the men of Thessalonica. The remembrance of Christ might have been thought to be buried by Pa…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica
That is, the Jews at Berea were more noble than the Jews in Thessal…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Jews in Berea diligently studied the word preached to them. They not only heard Paul preach on the Sabbath, but daily searched the Scriptures a…

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