Acts 10:35
But in euery nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousnesse, is accepted with him.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
In Context
34Then Peter opened his mouth, and sayd, Of a trueth I perceiue, that God is no accepter of persons.
Cross References
Job 28:28And vnto man he said, Behold, the feare of the Lord is wisedome, and to depart from euil is vnderstanding.
Psalms 85:9Surely his saluation is neere to them that feare him, that glory may dwell in our land.
Proverbs 1:7The feare of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fooles despise wisedome and instruction.
Proverbs 3:7Be not wise in thine owne eyes: but feare the Lord, and depart from euill.
Ecclesiastes 12:13Let vs heare the end of all: feare God and keepe his commandements: for this is the whole duetie of man.
Hosea 8:13They sacrifice flesh for ye sacrifices of mine offerings, and eate it: but the Lord accepteth them not: now will he remember their iniquitie, and visite their sinnes: they shall returne 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 →