Acts 17:11

ACTS—NOTE ON Acts 17:11 Noble originally meant “of noble birth” or “well born” in Greek. The word was also applied to people who exhibited noble behavior, who were open-minded, fair, and thoughtful. examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. By praising this activity, Luke encourages searching the Scriptures as a pattern for all believers. He also supports the idea that the Bible can be understood by ordinary people who read it eagerly and diligently, depending on God for help.