# 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. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background]])

# more noble

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"

# received the word

Here "word" refers to a teaching. Alternate translation: "listened to the teaching" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# 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"

