Acts 10:35
In every nation God accepts those who respect him, and do what is good and right.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
In Context
34Peter replied, “I'm totally convinced that God has no favorites.
Cross References
Job 28:28He said to humankind, ‘To reverence the Lord is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Psalms 85:9Truly God's salvation is with those who do as he says. His glorious presence will live with us in our land.
Proverbs 1:7Honoring the Lord is where true knowledge begins, but fools treat wisdom and good advice with contempt.
Proverbs 3:7Don't think you're wise—respect God and avoid evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13To sum up now that everything has been discussed: Respect God by keeping his commandments, for that's what everyone should do.
Hosea 8:13They present me with their sacrifices, and they eat the meat, but I, the Lord, do not accept them. Now he will remember their wickedness, and punish them for their sins. They will 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 →