When the governor saw what had happened, he believed; for he was greatly amazed at the teaching about the Lord.

When Gallio was made the Roman governor of Achaia, Jews there got together, seized Paul, and took him into court.

If Demetrius and his workers have an accusation against anyone, we have the authorities and the regular days for court; charges can be made there.

The people there were more open-minded than the people in Thessalonica. They listened to the message with great eagerness, and every day they studied the Scriptures to see if what Paul said was really true.

Many of them believed; and many Greek women of high social standing and many Greek men also believed.

Why is a clever person wise? Because he knows what to do. Why is a stupid person foolish? Because he only thinks he knows.

A fool will believe anything; smart people watch their step.

Ignorant people get what their foolishness deserves, but the clever are rewarded with knowledge.

Intelligent people are always eager and ready to learn.

May those who are wise understand what is written here, and may they take it to heart. The LORD's ways are right, and righteous people live by following them, but sinners stumble and fall because they ignore them.

Put all things to the test: keep what is good