## translationWords

* [[en:tw:berea]]
* [[en:tw:brother]]
* [[en:tw:greek]]
* [[en:tw:jew]]
* [[en:tw:paul]]
* [[en:tw:silas]]
* [[en:tw:synagogue]]
* [[en:tw:thessalonica]]
* [[en:tw:wordofgod]]

## translationNotes

* **of a higher mind** - “more open minded” or “more willing to listen". Being "willing to listen" is characteristic of those born and educated in upper class families where new ideas are less threatening.
* **received the word** - "listened to the teaching"
* **with all readiness of mind** - These Bereans were prepared to examine  Paul's teaching to the scripture.
* **examining the Scriptures daily** - "carefully reading and evaluating the relevant Scripture passages every day".