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# 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"