Acts 10:34
32 Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, by the sea.’
33 So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”
Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,
35 but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.
36 He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,
- KJV
- Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
- WEB
- Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism;
- ASV
- And Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
- DARBY
- And Peter opening his mouth said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons,
- BLB
- And Peter, having opened the mouth, said, “Of a truth I understand that God is not One who shows partiality,
- ÅB
- Peter åpnet da sin munn og sa: Jeg skjønner i sannhet at Gud ikke gjør forskjell på folk;
- OTB
- Da begynte Peter å tale: "Jeg forstår nå virkelig at Gud ikke gjør forskjell på folk
- B1930
- Peter oplot da sin munn og sa: Jeg skjønner i sannhet at Gud ikke gjør forskjell på folk;
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Romans 2:11
For God does not show favoritism.
Read in context2 Chronicles 19:7
And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
Read in contextDeuteronomy 10:17
For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.
Read in contextColossians 3:25
Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
Read in contextJob 34:19
who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.
Read in contextEphesians 6:9
And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.
Read in context1 Peter 1:17
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
Read in contextLuke 20:21
“Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.
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