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# Now
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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. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background]])
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# more noble
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These "well-born" people were willing to think more objectively about new ideas than other people. Alternate translation: "more open minded" or "more willing to listen"
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# received the word
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Here "word" refers to a teaching. Alternate translation: "listened to the teaching" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
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# with all readiness of mind
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These Bereans were prepared to examine earnestly Paul's teachings about the scripture.
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# examining the scriptures daily
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"carefully reading and evaluating the scriptures every day"
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# these things were so
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"the things Paul said were true"
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