Acts 10:34

And Peter opened his mouth and said, "Truly I perceive that God does not show favoritism;

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

In Context

33Therefore I sent to you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God to hear all things that have been commanded you by the Lord."

35but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 16:19You shall not wrest justice: you shall not respect persons; neither shall you take a bribe; for a bribe does blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.

Job 34:19Who doesn't respect the persons of princes,nor regards the rich more than the poor;for they all are the work of his hands.

Matthew 5:2Then he opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

Luke 20:21They asked him, "Teacher, we know that you say and teach what is right, and are not partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God.

Romans 2:11For there is no partiality with God.

Ephesians 6:9You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.

Matthew Henry on Acts 10:20-34

Peter Directed to Go to Cornelius; Peter Goes to Cornelius; Interview between Peter and Cornelius. 19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. 21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? 22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that… Read the whole commentary →

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