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

32Now send messengers to Joppa, and summon a man named Simon Peter. He is staying in the home of Simon, a tanner who lives near the seashore.’ 33So I sent for you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here, waiting before God to hear the message the Lord has given you.” Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. 35In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right. 36This is the message of Good News for the people of Israel—that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who 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 8:35So beginning with this same Scripture, Philip told him the Good News about Jesus.
• Matthew 5:2and he began to teach them.
• Ephesians 6:19And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.
• Deuteronomy 10:17“For the Lord your God is the God of gods and Lord of lords. He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God, who shows no partiality and cannot be bribed.
• Deuteronomy 16:19You must never twist justice or show partiality. Never accept a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and corrupt the decisions of the godly.
• 2 Chronicles 19:7Fear the Lord and judge with integrity, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes.”
• Job 34:19He doesn’t care how great a person may be, and he pays no more attention to the rich than to the poor. He made them all.
• Psalms 82:1God presides over heaven’s court; he pronounces judgment on the heavenly beings:
• Matthew 22:16They sent some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to meet with him. “Teacher,” they said, “we know how honest you are. You teach the way of God truthfully. You are impartial and don’t play favorites.
• Luke 20:21“Teacher,” they said, “we know that you speak and teach what is right and are not influenced by what others think. You teach the way of God truthfully.
• Romans 2:11For God does not show favoritism.
• Galatians 2:6And the leaders of the church had nothing to add to what I was preaching. (By the way, their reputation as great leaders made no difference to me, for God has no favorites.)
• Ephesians 6:9Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites.
• Colossians 3:11In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.
• James 2:4doesn’t this discrimination show that your judgments are guided by evil motives?
• 1 Peter 1:17And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time here as “temporary residents.”

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