Acts 17:11-13

Expanded Bible

¹¹ These people were more ·willing to listen [open-minded; fair-minded; noble in character] than the people in Thessalonica. The Bereans ·were eager to hear what Paul and Silas said [^Leagerly received the word/message] and ·studied [examined] the Scriptures every day to find out if these things were true [^Cto confirm Paul’s teaching was in line with Scripture]. ¹² So, many of them believed, as well as ·many [^Lnot a few] ·important [prominent; socially high-standing] Greek women and men [17:4]. ¹³ But the Jews [^Cwho had opposed Paul earlier] in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God in Berea, too. So they came there, ·upsetting [stirring up] the ·people [crowd] and ·making trouble [causing a disturbance].