Acts 10:34
And Peter, opening his mouth, said—Of a truth, I find that God is no respecter of persons;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
35But, in every nation, he that feareth him and worketh righteousness, is acceptable unto him.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 16:19Thou shalt not wrest judgment, thou shalt not take note of faces,—nor shalt thou accept a bribe, for the bribe, blindeth the eyes of wise men, and perverteth the words of righteous men.
Job 34:19For he hath shewn no respect of persons unto princes, neither hath he recognised the rich rather than the poor? For, the work of his hands, are they all.
Matthew 5:2and, opening his mouth, he began teaching them, saying:—
Luke 20:21And they questioned him, saying—Teacher! we know that, rightly, thou speakest and teachest, and respectest no person, but, in truth, the way of God, dost teach:
Romans 2:11For there is no respect of persons with God;—
Ephesians 6:9And ye masters, the same things, be doing towards them, forbearing your threat—knowing that, both their and your Master, is in the heavens, and, respect of persons, there is none, 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 →