Verse 11

These were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the scriptures daily to see if these things were so.

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  Disse var mer edle enn de i Thessalonika, for de mottok ordet med all beredskap av sinnet og undersøkte skriftene daglig om disse tingene virkelig var slik.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  Disse var mer edle enn de i Thessalonika, for de tok imot ordet med all iver og granskede skriftene hver dag for å se om disse tingene var slik.

• Norsk King James

  Disse var mer edle enn de i Tessalonika, idet de tok imot ordet med all villighet og undersøkte skriftene daglig for å se om dette virkelig var slik.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Disse var mer åpne enn de i Thessalonika. De tok imot ordet med stor iver og undersøkte skriftene daglig for å se om dette var sant.

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  Disse var mer edle enn de i Tessalonika, i det de tok imot ordet med all velvilje, og ransakte skriftene daglig for å se om disse tingene var slik.

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  Disse var mer edle enn dem i Tessalonika. De tok imot ordet med all iver og gransket Skriftene daglig for å se om det forholder seg slik.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Disse var mer edle enn de i Tessalonika, for de tok imot ordet med all velvilje og gransket skriftene daglig for å se om det virkelig var slik.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Disse var edlere enn de i Tessaloniki, for de tok imot ordet med et åpent sinn og gransket skriftene daglig for å se om alt dette var sant.

• gpt4.5-preview

  Disse var mer åpne enn de i Tessalonika; de tok imot ordet med stor velvilje og gransket Skriftene hver dag for å se om det stemte.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Disse var mer åpne enn de i Tessalonika; de tok imot ordet med stor velvilje og gransket Skriftene hver dag for å se om det stemte.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Disse var mer åpenhjertige enn de i Tessalonika. De tok imot ordet med stor iver og gransket skriftene daglig for å se om det var slik.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  The Bereans were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.

• biblecontext

  { "verseID": "Acts.17.11", "source": "Οὗτοι δὲ ἦσαν εὐγενέστεροι τῶν ἐν Θεσσαλονίκῃ, οἵτινες ἐδέξαντο τὸν λόγον μετὰ πάσης προθυμίας, τὸ καθʼ ἡμέραν ἀνακρίνοντες τὰς γραφάς, εἰ ἔχοι ταῦτα οὕτως.", "text": "These *de* were *eugenesteroi* of those in *Thessalonikē*, who *edexanto* the *logon* with all *prothymias*, daily *anakrinontes* the *graphas*, if *echoi* these things *houtōs*.", "grammar": { "*de*": "postpositive conjunction - and/but", "*eugenesteroi*": "comparative adjective, nominative plural masculine - more noble/nobler", "*Thessalonikē*": "dative singular feminine - in Thessalonica", "*edexanto*": "aorist middle indicative, 3rd person plural - they received", "*logon*": "accusative singular masculine - word/message", "*prothymias*": "genitive singular feminine - eagerness/readiness", "*anakrinontes*": "present active participle, nominative plural masculine - examining/investigating", "*graphas*": "accusative plural feminine - scriptures/writings", "*echoi*": "present active optative, 3rd person singular - might have/would be", "*houtōs*": "adverb - thus/so/in this manner" }, "variants": { "*eugenesteroi*": "more noble/higher minded/more open-minded", "*edexanto*": "received/welcomed/accepted", "*logon*": "word/message/account", "*prothymias*": "eagerness/readiness/willingness", "*anakrinontes*": "examining/investigating/scrutinizing", "*graphas*": "scriptures/writings", "*echoi*": "might be/might have/would be", "*houtōs*": "thus/so/in this way" } }

• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  Disse var mer fornemme enn de i Tessalonika, for de tok imot Ordet med stor iver og undersøkte Skriftene daglig for å se om det var slik.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Men disse vare ædlere end de i Thessalonica, de annammede Ordet med al Redebonhed og randsagede dagligen i Skrifterne, om disse Ting havde sig saaledes.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Disse var av edlere sinn enn de i Tessalonika, for de tok imot ordet med stor iver og gransket daglig skriftene for å se om det var slik.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Disse var mer edle enn de i Tessalonika, for de mottok ordet med all villighet og gransket Skriftene daglig for å se om det var slik.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Disse var mer edle enn de i Tessalonika, for de tok imot ordet med all iver og gransket daglig Skriftene for å se om det var slik.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Disse var mer fornemme enn de i Tessalonika; de tok imot ordet med stor iver og undersøkte daglig skriftene for å se om det var slik.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Nå var disse mer edle enn jødene i Tessalonika; for de tok imot ordet med stor iver og gransket de hellige skriftene daglig for å se om det var slik.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  These were the noblest of byrthe amonge the of Thessalonia which receaved the worde wt all diligence of mynde and searched ye scriptures dayly whether those thinges were even so.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  (for they were the Eldest amonge the at Thessalonica) which receaued the worde maruelous wyllingly, and searched the scriptures daylie, whether it were euen so.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  These were also more noble men then they which were at Thessalonica, which receiued the woorde with all readinesse, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  These were the noblest of birth among them of Thessalonica, which receaued the worde with all redynesse of mynde, and searched the scriptures dayly, whether those thynges were so.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  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 to see whether these things were so.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, they received the word with all readiness of mind, every day examining the Writings whether those things were so;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  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.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Now these were more noble than the Jews of Thessalonica, for they gave serious attention to the word, searching in the holy Writings every day, to see if these things were so.

• World English Bible (2000)

  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 to see whether these things were so.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Thess 2:13 : 13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectively works also in you who believe.
• Isa 34:16 : 16 Seek out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall lack her mate: for my mouth has commanded, and His Spirit has gathered them.
• 2 Pet 1:19-21 : 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy, to which you do well to take heed, as to a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy did not come in old time by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
• 1 Thess 1:6 : 6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit:
• 1 Pet 1:10-12 : 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 Searching for what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating, when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. 12 To them it was revealed that not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which have now been reported to you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.
• 2 Thess 2:10 : 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
• 2 Tim 3:15-17 : 15 And that from childhood you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for all good works.
• Job 23:12 : 12 Nor have I departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
• Ps 1:2-3 : 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not wither, and whatever he does shall prosper.
• Ps 119:97 : 97 MEM. Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.
• Ps 119:100 : 100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Your precepts.
• Ps 119:148 : 148 My eyes are awake through the night watches, that I may meditate on Your word.
• Prov 1:5 : 5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel;
• Prov 2:1-5 : 1 My son, if you will receive my words and hide my commandments with you; 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you cry out for knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding; 4 If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
• Prov 8:10 : 10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
• Prov 9:9 : 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be even wiser: teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
• Matt 13:23 : 23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty, or thirty times what was sown.
• Luke 16:29 : 29 Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
• Luke 24:44 : 44 And he said to them, These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me.
• John 1:45-49 : 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, We have found him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote; Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. 46 And Nathanael said to him, Can anything good come out of Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come and see. 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit! 48 Nathanael said to him, How do you know me? Jesus answered and said to him, Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you. 49 Nathanael answered and said to him, Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.
• John 3:21 : 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.
• Acts 2:41 : 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
• Acts 10:33 : 33 Immediately therefore I sent to you; and you have done well that you have come. Now therefore we are all present before God, to hear all things commanded you by God.
• Acts 11:1 : 1 And the apostles and brothers that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
• Acts 17:1 : 1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews:
• Isa 8:20 : 20 To the law and to the testimony: if they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
• Jas 1:21 : 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and excess of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
• 1 Pet 2:2 : 2 As newborn babies, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby:
• Jer 2:21 : 21 Yet I had planted you a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then have you turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine to me?
• 1 John 4:5-6 : 5 They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world, and the world listens to them. 6 We are from God. He who knows God listens to us; he who is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.