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href="/bsb/acts/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: &#8220I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Peter, having opened the mouth, said, "Of a truth I understand that God is not One who shows partiality,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then Peter opened <i>his</i> mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Peter opened <i>his</i> mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Opening his mouth, Peter said: “I most certainly understand <i>now</i> that God is not one to show partiality,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Opening his mouth, Peter said: &#8220I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And opening his mouth, Peter said: “I most certainly understand <i>now</i> that God is not one to show partiality,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And opening his mouth, Peter said: “I most truly comprehend <i>now</i> that God is not one to show partiality,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Opening his mouth, Peter said: “Most certainly I understand now that God is not one to show partiality [to people as though Gentiles were excluded from God’s blessing],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Peter began to speak: “Now I truly understand that God doesn’t show favoritism,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: &#8220Now I really understand that God doesn&#8217t show favoritism,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Peter then said: Now I am certain that God treats all people alike. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Peter said, "Now I understand that God doesn't play favorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Peter began to speak: "I now realize that it is true that God treats everyone on the same basis. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: "Now I understand that God shows no partiality. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: ?I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Peter started speaking: "I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism in dealing with people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And Peter opened his mouth and said, "Truly I perceive that God does not show favoritism;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, In truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak. "I clearly see," he said, "that God makes no distinctions between one man and another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Peter having opened his mouth, said, “Of a truth, I perceive that God is not favoring by appearance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Peter, having opened the mouth, said, "Of a truth I understand that God is not One who shows partiality,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Peter having opened his mouth, said, 'Of a truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Peter having opened the month; said, of a truth I comprehend that God is no respecter of faces!<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Peter opening his mouth, said: In very deed I perceive, that God is not a respecter of persons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, Peter, opening his mouth, said: “I have concluded in truth that God is not a respecter of persons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then Peter proceeded to speak and said, “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Simon Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But Shimeon opened his mouth and he said, “In truth, I understand that God is no respecter of persons.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Peter opened his mouth, and said: In truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Peter, opening his mouth, said, In truth I apprehend that God is no respecter of persons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then Peter opening his mouth, said, In truth I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then Peter thus began, now I plainly perceive that God is no respecter of persons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak. "I clearly see," he said, "that God makes no distinctions between one man and another;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And Peter, opening his mouth, said, "Of a truth, I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Then Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/10-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3382" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Good News for Gentiles</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33</span>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.” <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/455.htm" title="455: Anoixas (V-APA-NMS) -- To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.">began to speak:</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4750.htm" title="4750: stoma (N-ANS) -- The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/2638.htm" title="2638: katalambanomai (V-PIM-1S) -- From kata and lambano; to take eagerly, i.e. Seize, possess, etc.">“I now truly understand</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: Ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheias (N-GFS) -- From alethes; truth."></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">does</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/4381.htm" title="4381: prosōpolēmptēs (N-NMS) -- One who shows partiality. From prosopon and lambano; an accepter of a face, i.e., one exhibiting partiality.">show favoritism,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">35</span>but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a></span><br />For God does not show favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Galatians 2:6</a></span><br />But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—those leaders added nothing to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Ephesians 6:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25</a></span><br />Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-1.htm">James 2:1</a></span><br />My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">2 Chronicles 19:7</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-19.htm">Job 34:19</a></span><br />who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Matthew 22:16</a></span><br />They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-9.htm">John 4:9</a></span><br />“You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-16.htm">John 10:16</a></span><br />I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-29.htm">Romans 3:29-30</a></span><br />Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, / since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12</a></span><br />For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:</p><p class="hdg">opened.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/8-35.htm">Acts 8:35</a></b></br> Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-2.htm">Matthew 5:2</a></b></br> And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19,20</a></b></br> And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, … </p><p class="hdg">Of a.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a></b></br> For the LORD your God <i>is</i> God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/16-19.htm">Deuteronomy 16:19</a></b></br> Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">2 Chronicles 19:7</a></b></br> Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do <i>it</i>: for <i>there is</i> no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/10-3.htm">Clearly</a> <a href="/luke/20-21.htm">Distinctions</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Favoritism</a> <a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/acts/8-35.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/malachi/2-9.htm">Partiality</a> <a href="/acts/8-23.htm">Perceive</a> <a href="/acts/10-27.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/7-25.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-13.htm">Respecter</a> <a href="/acts/9-16.htm">Show</a> <a href="/john/5-20.htm">Shows</a> <a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/acts/8-30.htm">Understand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Clearly</a> <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Distinctions</a> <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Favoritism</a> <a href="/acts/15-18.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/acts/11-8.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/acts/12-10.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/acts/12-14.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Partiality</a> <a href="/acts/17-22.htm">Perceive</a> <a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/23-5.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-13.htm">Respecter</a> <a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Show</a> <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Shows</a> <a href="/acts/10-46.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/12-11.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Understand</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/10-11.htm">who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/10-17.htm">and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/10-44.htm">the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Peter, a leading apostle, is addressing a group of Gentiles in the house of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. This setting is crucial as it represents the breaking of traditional Jewish boundaries, where Jews typically did not associate with Gentiles. Peter's willingness to speak to them indicates a shift in understanding and acceptance of God's broader plan for salvation.<p><b>I now truly understand:</b><br>Peter's statement reflects a revelation and a deepened comprehension of God's will. This understanding comes after a vision he received in Joppa, where God showed him a sheet with unclean animals, instructing him to eat. This vision symbolized the removal of the Jewish dietary laws as a barrier to fellowship with Gentiles. It signifies Peter's personal growth and the unfolding of God's inclusive plan.<p><b>that God does not show favoritism:</b><br>This phrase underscores a foundational truth about God's character. In the Jewish context, there was a belief in their unique status as God's chosen people. However, Peter's declaration aligns with the broader biblical narrative that God's love and salvation are available to all humanity. This echoes Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, which speaks of being a light to the Gentiles. It also connects with New Testament teachings, like <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a>, where Paul states that God shows no partiality. This understanding is pivotal for the early church's mission to spread the Gospel beyond Jewish communities.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>One of Jesus' twelve apostles, a key leader in the early Christian church. He is the speaker in this verse, having just received a vision from God that challenged his previous understanding of Jewish dietary laws and the inclusion of Gentiles in God's plan.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/cornelius.htm">Cornelius</a></b><br>A Roman centurion who is described earlier in <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a> as a God-fearing man. He receives a vision instructing him to send for Peter, which sets the stage for Peter's revelation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a></b><br>The city where Cornelius lived. It was a significant Roman city and a place where Jews and Gentiles interacted, making it a fitting location for this pivotal event in the early church.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/v/vision_of_the_sheet.htm">Vision of the Sheet</a></b><br>Prior to this verse, Peter receives a vision of a sheet filled with unclean animals, which God tells him to eat. This vision symbolizes the breaking down of Jewish dietary laws and the inclusion of Gentiles.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a></b><br>Non-Jewish people. This event marks a significant turning point in the early church's mission, as it becomes clear that the Gospel is for all people, not just Jews.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_impartiality.htm">God's Impartiality</a></b><br>God does not show favoritism based on ethnicity, social status, or background. This challenges believers to examine their own biases and strive for impartiality in their interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universality of the Gospel</a></b><br>The Gospel is for everyone, regardless of their background. Christians are called to share the message of Christ with all people, breaking down barriers that may exist.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_revelation.htm">Obedience to God's Revelation</a></b><br>Peter's willingness to act on the vision he received demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's guidance, even when it challenges our preconceived notions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The early church's inclusion of Gentiles serves as a model for embracing diversity within the body of Christ, fostering unity among believers from different backgrounds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection_on_prejudices.htm">Personal Reflection on Prejudices</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to reflect on their own prejudices and seek God's help in overcoming them, promoting love and acceptance in their communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'no_respecter_of_persons'_mean.htm">What does "God is no respecter of persons" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_stance_on_nepotism.htm">What is the Bible's stance on nepotism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_show_favoritism.htm">Does God show favoritism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/have_you_shared_your_requests_with_god.htm">What does 'God is no respecter of persons' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.</span>--In regard to all distinctions of social rank, or wealth, or knowledge, Peter had seen in his Master that absence of "respect of persons" which even His enemies acknowledged (<a href="/matthew/22-16.htm" title="And they sent out to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God in truth, neither care you for any man: for you regard not the person of men.">Matthew 22:16</a>; <a href="/luke/20-21.htm" title="And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that you say and teach rightly, neither accept you the person of any, but teach the way of God truly:">Luke 20:21</a>). St. James lays stress on that element of character, within the same limits, as essential to all who seek to be true disciples of the Christ (<a href="/context/james/2-1.htm" title="My brothers, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.">James 2:1-7</a>). Both, however, needed to be taught that the same law of an impartial equity had a yet wider application, that the privileges and prerogatives of Israel, whatever blessings they might confer, were not to be set up as a barrier against the admission of other races to an equal fellowship in Christ. God had accepted the centurion. It remained for His servants to accept him also. It is instructive to note that St. Paul reproduces the same thought in nearly the same phrase (<a href="/romans/2-11.htm" title="For there is no respect of persons with God.">Romans 2:11</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> <span class="accented">- And</span> for <span class="accented">then</span>, A.V. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/10-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Peter</span><br /><span class="grk">Πέτρος</span> <span class="translit">(Petros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">began to speak:</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀνοίξας</span> <span class="translit">(Anoixas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_455.htm">Strong's 455: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I now truly understand</span><br /><span class="grk">καταλαμβάνομαι</span> <span class="translit">(katalambanomai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2638.htm">Strong's 2638: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kata and lambano; to take eagerly, i.e. Seize, possess, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεός</span> <span class="translit">(Theos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">does</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ouk)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">show favoritism,</span><br /><span class="grk">προσωπολήμπτης</span> <span class="translit">(prosōpolēmptēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4381.htm">Strong's 4381: </a> </span><span class="str2">One who shows partiality. From prosopon and lambano; an accepter of a face, i.e., one exhibiting partiality.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 10:34 Peter opened his mouth and said Truly (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/10-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 10:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 10:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/10-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 10:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 10:35" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>