# Now

The word "now" is used here to mark a stop in the main story. Here Luke tells background information about the people in Berea and how they were willing to listen to Paul and examine what he said.

# more noble

"more open minded" or "more willing to listen"

# received the word

"listened to the teaching"

# with all readiness of mind

These Bereans were prepared to examine earnestly Paul's teachings about the scripture.

# examining the scriptures daily

"carefully reading and evaluating the scriptures every day"

# these things were so

"the things Paul said were true"