Acts 10:35
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
King James Version
In Context
34Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Cross References
Job 28:28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalms 85:9Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.
Proverbs 1:7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Hosea 8:13They sacrifice flesh for the sacrifices of mine offerings, and eat it; but the LORD accepteth them not; now will he remember their iniquity, and visit their sins: they shall return to Egypt.
Matthew Henry on Acts 10:35-44
Peter Preaches in the House of Cornelius. 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) 37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judæa, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth… Read the whole commentary →