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Belief Follows Inquiry
Commentators unanimously agree that the belief described in this verse is the direct result of the Bereans' noble character in verse 11. They didn't just listen; they actively searched the Scriptures daily. Scholars like Albert Barnes and Matthew Henry emphasize that this demonstrates a key principle: the Christian faith does not fear honest investigation and that diligent study of the Bible often leads to a conviction of its truth.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 17:12
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore, as a result of their examination, they found that the doctrines of Paul and Silas corresponded with the Old Testament.
T…
AT Robertson
On Acts 17:12
Many therefore (Πολλο μεν ουν). As a result of this Bible study.
Also of the Greek women of honourable estate
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 17:12
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore many of them believed.—The narrator dwells with satisfaction on the fact that at Berea there were many Jewish as well as Gentile…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 17:12
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
On Acts 17:12
16th Century
Theologian
And many believed. This does not refer to the immediately preceding sentence, as if those of whom he spoke began to believe, with only som…
John Gill
On Acts 17:12
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore many of them believed
What the apostle preached, and in Jesus of Nazareth, as the true Messiah, and profes…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 17:10–15
17th Century
Minister
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…