Acts 10:34

Translations

Modern

Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,

Traditional

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Literal

And Peter, having opened the mouth, said, “Of a truth I understand that God is not One who shows partiality,

Latin

Aperiens autem Petrus os suum, dixit: In veritate comperi quia non est personarum acceptor Deus;

Original

Greek

English

Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,

Notes

Acts 10:34–35

God does not show favoritism: See Deuteronomy 10:17; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Job 34:19; Luke 20:21; Romans 2:11; Galatians 2:6; Colossians 3:25; 1 Peter 1:17.
The application of this principle is the meaning of Peter’s vision (10:9–16).
welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right: See Romans 10:11–13.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Ethnic Hatred God’s Covenant Love God’s Justice God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Righteousness by Faith The Good News Message The Growth of the Church

Events

Peter preaches to gentiles in Caesareac. AD 38

Related verses

Romans 2:11
For God does not show favoritism.
2 Chronicles 19:7
And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
Deuteronomy 10:17
For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.
Colossians 3:25
Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
Job 34:19
…who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.
Luke 20:21
“Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.
Ephesians 6:9
And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.
1 Peter 1:17
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
James 2:9
But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
Galatians 2:6
But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—those leaders added nothing to me.
Colossians 3:11
Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.
Psalm 82:1–2
A Psalm of Asaph. God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Centurion Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Cornelius Family Life and Relations Jerusalem Council Jesus Christ Joppa Judaizers Nations Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Africa Catholicity: Inculcated Catholicity: Peter Discrimination Equality Firing Gentiles: First Special Introduction of the Gospel To God: Impartial God: Judge, and his Justice Mixed Race Marriage Mixed Races Prejudice Prejudice and Discrimination Racial Equality Racism Religion: True Respect of Persons: God Does not Have Welcoming

Acts 10:34

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