Acts 17:11
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 17
“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.”Acts 17:11
What Does Acts 17:11 Mean?
Acts 17:11 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 17, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Acts 17:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 34:16“Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.”Proverbs 2:1“My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;”John 5:39“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”Mark 4:24“And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.”1 Thessalonians 5:21“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”1 Thessalonians 2:13“For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.”Matthew 13:23“But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”1 Peter 1:10“Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:”Jeremiah 6:16“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”Isaiah 8:20“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”Proverbs 9:9“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”2 Peter 1:19“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”Proverbs 1:5“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:”James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”John 7:17“If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”2 Timothy 3:15“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”Proverbs 8:34“Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.”John 3:21“But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”1 Thessalonians 1:6“And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:”1 John 4:1“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”
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