Acts 10:35
but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
In Context
34Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism;
Cross References
Job 28:28To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. 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 the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 3:7Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
Hosea 8:13As for the sacrifices of my offerings, they sacrifice meat and eat it, but the LORD doesn’t accept them. Now he will remember their iniquity, and punish 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 →