34 [a]Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive, that (A)[b]God is no [respecter] of persons.

35 But in every nation he that [c]feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 10:34 Distinction of nations is taken away by the coming of Christ: And it is evidently seen by faith and righteousness, who is agreeable to him, or whom he accepteth.
  2. Acts 10:34 That God judgeth not after the outward appearance.
  3. Acts 10:35 By the fear of God, the Hebrews understand the whole service of God: whereby we perceive that Cornelius was not void of faith, no more than they were which lived before Christ’s time: and therefore they deal foolishly, which build preparative works and free will upon this place.

34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism(A) 35 but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.(B)

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