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
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism.

Context of Acts 10:34

32Send therefore to Joppa and ask for Simon who is called Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.' 33So I sent for you at once, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here in the presence of God to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord." So Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, 35but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching 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 8:35Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus.
• Matthew 5:2And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
• Ephesians 6:19and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,
• Deuteronomy 10:17For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe.
• Deuteronomy 16:19You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the cause of the righteous.
• 2 Chronicles 19:7Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality or taking bribes."
• Job 34:19who shows no partiality to princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor, for they are all the work of his hands?
• Psalms 82:1God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:
• Matthew 22:16And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances.
• Luke 20:21So they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly, and show no partiality, but truly teach the way of God.
• Romans 2:11For God shows no partiality.
• Galatians 2:6And from those who seemed to be influential (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)—those, I say, who seemed influential added nothing to me.
• Ephesians 6:9Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.
• Colossians 3:11Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all.
• James 2:4have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
• 1 Peter 1:17And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,

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