Acts 10:35
but in every nation, he who fears him, and works righteousness, is acceptable to him.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
In Context
34And having opened his mouth, Peter said, In truth, I am overwhelmed that God is not partial,
Cross References
Job 28:28And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalms 85:9Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
Proverbs 1:7The fear of LORD is the beginning of knowledge. The foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in thine own eyes. Fear LORD, and depart from evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13[This is] the end of the matter, all has been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments, for this is the whole of man.
Hosea 8:13As for the sacrifices of my offerings, they sacrifice flesh and eat it, but LORD does not accept them. He will now 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 →