Acts 17:12

Translations

Modern

As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.

Traditional

Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.

Literal

Therefore many of them indeed believed, and not a few of the prominent Grecian women and men.

Latin

Et multi quidem crediderunt ex eis, et mulierum gentilium honestarum, et viri non pauci.

Original

Greek

English

As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.

Notes

Acts 17:10–12

Because of strong opposition in Thessalonica, the believers sent Paul and Silas to Berea, about 80.5 kilometers (50 miles) west of Thessalonica. They had a better reception in Berea than in Thessalonica. Many Jews and prominent Greek women and men became Christians.

The Bereans were good examples because they were open-minded, eager to learn, good listeners, thoughtful, and paid attention to the teachings of Scripture. Their resulting faith had a strong foundation.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Second Missionary Journeyc. AD 46
Mission to Berea

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Acts 13:50
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Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.
Acts 17:2–4
As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,
Acts 13:46
Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.
James 1:10
But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.
John 1:45–49
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James 1:21
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
Psalm 25:8–9
Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
John 7:17
If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.

People

Javan: Son of Japheth; ancestor of Greek people

Glossary

Berea Beroea Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Damaris First Letter to the Thessalonians Jude, Letter of Macedonia Paul the Apostle Persecution Silas Synagogue Travel

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Converts: Greeks Greece: Inhabitants of Accept the Messiah Paul: Escapes to Berea by Night Prudence: Paul and Silas, in Escaping from Berea Women: Converted by Preaching of Paul

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