Acts 10:34

Acts 10:34 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
• New International Version (NIV)Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism
• English Standard Version (ESV)So Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.

Context of Acts 10:34

32Therefore send someone to Joppa and invite Simon here, who is also named Peter. He is lodging in Simon the tanner’s house by the sea.’ 33So I immediately sent for you, and it was good of you to come. So now we are all in the presence of God to hear everything you have been commanded by the Lord.” Peter began to speak: “Now I truly understand that God doesn’t show favoritism, 35but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36He sent the message to the Israelites, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ — he is Lord of all.

Acts 10:34 word by word

Ἀνοίξας δὲ Πέτρος τὸ στόμα εἶπεν· ἐπ᾽ ἀληθείας καταλαμβάνομαι ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν προσωπολήμπτης ὁ θεός,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thenδέde · thenG1161
• PeterΠέτροςPetros · PeterG4074
• openedἀνοίγωanoigō · to openG455
• mouthὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• mouthστόμαstoma · mouthG4750
• and saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• Ofἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• a truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
• I perceiveκαταλαμβάνωkatalambanō · to graspG2638
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• noοὐou · noG3756
• respecter of personsπροσωπολήπτηςprosōpolēptēs · prejudiced personG4381

Cross-references for Acts 10:34

• Acts 8:35Philip proceeded to tell him the good news about Jesus, beginning with that Scripture.
• Matthew 5:2Then he began to teach them, saying:
• Ephesians 6:19Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.
• Deuteronomy 10:17For the Lord your God is the God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awe-inspiring God, showing no partiality and taking no bribe.
• Deuteronomy 16:19Do not deny justice or show partiality to anyone. Do not accept a bribe, for it blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
• 2 Chronicles 19:7And now, may the terror of the Lord be on you. Watch what you do, for there is no injustice or partiality or taking bribes with the Lord our God.”
• Job 34:19God is not partial to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of his hands.
• Psalms 82:1God stands in the divine assembly; he pronounces judgment among the gods:
• Matthew 22:16So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are truthful and teach truthfully the way of God. You don’t care what anyone thinks nor do you show partiality.
• Luke 20:21They questioned him, “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach correctly, and you don’t show partiality but teach truthfully the way of God.
• Romans 2:11For there is no favoritism with God.
• Galatians 2:6Now from those recognized as important (what they once were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism) — they added nothing to me.
• Ephesians 6:9And masters, treat your slaves the same way, without threatening them, because you know that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
• Colossians 3:11In Christ there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all.
• James 2:4haven’t you made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
• 1 Peter 1:17If you appeal to the Father who judges impartially according to each one’s work, you are to conduct yourselves in reverence during your time living as strangers.

Commentaries on Acts 10:34

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 34God is no respecter of persons - He does God esteem a Jew, because he is a Jew; nor does he detest a Gentile because he is a Gentile. It was a long and deeply rooted opinion among the Jews, that God never would extend his favor to the Gentiles; and that the descendants of Jacob only should enjoy his peculiar favor and benediction. Of this opinion was St. Peter, previously to the heavenly vision mentioned in this chapter. He was now convinced that God was…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 34Then Peter opened his mouth - Began to speak, Matthew 5:2. Of a truth - Truly, evidently. That is, I have evidence here that God is no respecter of persons. Is no respecter of persons - The word used here denotes “the act of showing favor to one on account of rank, family, wealth, or partiality arising from any cause.” It is explained in James 2:1-4. A judge is a respecter of persons when he favors one of the parties on account of private friendship, or…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 34-43Verses 34-43 Acceptance cannot be obtained on any other ground than that of the covenant of mercy, through the atonement of Christ; but wherever true religion is found, God will accept it without regarding names or sects. The fear of God and works of righteousness are the substance of true religion, the effects of special grace. Though these are not the cause of a man's acceptance, yet they show it; and whatever may be wanting in knowledge or faith, will…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 34-35God does not show favoritism: See Deuteronomy 10:17; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Job 34:19; Luke 20:21; Romans 2:11; Galatians 2:6; Colossians 3:25; 1 Peter 1:17. The application of this principle is the meaning of Peter’s vision (10:9–16). welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right: See Romans 10:11–13.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 34-3534-35. Peter opened his mouth--(See on Mt 5:2). Of a truth I perceive--that is, "I have it now demonstrated before mine eyes." that God is no respecter of persons--Not, "I see there is no capricious favoritism with God," for Peter would never imagine such a thing; but (as the next clause shows), "I see that God has respect only to personal character and state in the acceptance of men, national and ecclesiastical distinctions being of no account."Read the comment

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Commentaries on Acts 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings