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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/10.htm">New International Version</a> but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right. <a href="/nlt/acts/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right. <a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> but in every nation, the one fearing Him and working righteousness is acceptable to Him, <a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a> But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. <a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a> But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. <a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> but in every nation the one who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him. <a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him. <a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right, is welcome to Him. <a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but in every nation the one who fears Him and does righteousness is welcome to Him. <a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> but in every nation the person who fears God and does what is right [by seeking Him] is acceptable and welcomed by Him. <a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. <a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> but in every nation the person who fears Him and does righteousness is acceptable to Him. <a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him. <a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God is pleased with everyone who worships him and does right, no matter what nation they come from. <a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him. <a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Rather, whoever respects God and does what is right is acceptable to him in any nation. <a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Those who fear him and do what is right are acceptable to him, no matter what race they belong to. <a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Indeed, whoever fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him in any nation. <a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. <a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a> but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is welcomed before him. <a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him. <a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> but that in every nation those who fear Him and live good lives are acceptable to Him. <a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a> but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but in every nation he who is fearing Him, and is working righteousness, is acceptable to Him; <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> but in every nation, the one fearing Him and working righteousness is acceptable to Him, <a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but in every nation he who is fearing Him, and is working righteousness, is acceptable to Him; <a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But in every nation he fearing him, and working justice, is acceptable to him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But in every nation, he that feareth him, and worketh justice, is acceptable to him. <a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But within every nation, whoever fears him and works justice is acceptable to him. <a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But among all people, he who fears him and works righteousness is accepted with him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But among all nations, whoever worships him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> but, in every nation, he that fears him and works righteousness is accepted by him. <a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but in every nation the one fearing him, and working righteousness, is acceptable to him; <a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him. <a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but in every nation, he that feareth him, and acts justly, is acceptable to him. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> but that in every nation those who fear Him and live good lives are acceptable to Him. <a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but, in every nation, he who fears Him, and works righteousness, is acceptable to Him. <a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but in every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to Him. <a href="/parallel/acts/10-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3390" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Good News for Gentiles</a> 34Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, 35<a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1184.htm" title="1184: dektos (Adj-NMS) -- Acceptable, accepted. From dechomai; approved; propitious.">welcomes</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></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.">those</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DNS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">every</a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnei (N-DNS) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">nation</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phoboumenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">who fear</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2038.htm" title="2038: ergazomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. ">do</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēn (N-AFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">what is right.</a> 36He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6-11</a> God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. ... <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-18</a> For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ... <a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a> Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12-13</a> 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, / for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” <a href="/james/2-1.htm">James 2:1-9</a> My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. / Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. / If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,” ... <a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a> Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a> After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a> For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6-7</a> And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? <a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17-19</a> 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. / He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing. / So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt. <a href="/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1-2</a> For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah / that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. <a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Isaiah 45:22</a> Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him.in.<a href="/acts/15-9.htm">Acts 15:9</a> And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.<a href="/isaiah/56-3.htm">Isaiah 56:3-8</a> Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree… <a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Romans 2:13,25-29</a> (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified… feareth.<a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2</a> A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.<a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a> Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.<a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a> And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.is.<a href="/genesis/4-5.htm">Genesis 4:5-7</a> But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell… <a href="/hosea/8-13.htm">Hosea 8:13</a> They sacrifice flesh for the sacrifices of mine offerings, and eat it; but the LORD accepteth them not; now will he remember their iniquity, and visit their sins: they shall return to Egypt.<a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Luke 1:28</a> And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/4-24.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/john/13-20.htm">Accepts</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/10-22.htm">Feareth</a> <a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/acts/10-22.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/7-48.htm">Live</a> <a href="/acts/10-28.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/acts/8-21.htm">Right</a> <a href="/john/17-25.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/john/1-11.htm">Welcome</a> <a href="/john/5-17.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Working</a> <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/acts/15-8.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-4.htm">Accepts</a> <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/13-26.htm">Feareth</a> <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Live</a> <a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/acts/11-5.htm">Right</a> <a href="/acts/13-10.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Welcome</a> <a href="/romans/2-9.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Working</a> <a href="/acts/15-18.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 10</div>1. <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,</a> 11. <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.</a> 34. <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,</a> 44. <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>but welcomes those from every nation This phrase highlights the universality of God's invitation to salvation, breaking the barriers of ethnicity and nationality. In the context of <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a>, Peter is speaking to Cornelius, a Roman centurion, which signifies the opening of the Gospel to the Gentiles. This is a pivotal moment in the early church, as it marks the shift from a predominantly Jewish faith to a global mission. The Old Testament foreshadows this inclusivity, as seen in prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, which speaks of being a light to the nations. The geographical context of the Roman Empire, with its vast and diverse population, underscores the significance of this message reaching "every nation."who fear Him The fear of the Lord is a recurring theme in Scripture, often associated with reverence, awe, and obedience to God. <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a> states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom," indicating that a proper understanding of God starts with a reverent attitude. In the cultural context of the first-century Mediterranean world, fear of deities was common, but the biblical concept involves a relationship based on respect and love rather than terror. This phrase emphasizes that God values a heart that acknowledges His sovereignty and holiness, regardless of cultural or ethnic background.and do what is right This phrase underscores the importance of righteous living as evidence of genuine faith. In the biblical context, righteousness is not merely about following rules but living in a way that reflects God's character. <a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a> reinforces this by stating that faith without works is dead, highlighting the inseparable link between belief and action. The historical context of <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a> shows that Cornelius was already known for his good deeds and almsgiving, which prepared him to receive the Gospel. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized the importance of doing the will of the Father (<a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21</a>). The call to "do what is right" transcends cultural norms and points to a higher standard set by God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius.htm">Cornelius</a> A Roman centurion in Caesarea, known for his devoutness and fear of God. He is a Gentile who receives a vision from God, instructing him to send for Peter. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' apostles, who receives a vision from God about clean and unclean animals, symbolizing the acceptance of Gentiles into the faith. 3. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> A significant city in Judea, where Cornelius resides. It serves as the backdrop for the pivotal event of Gentile inclusion in the early church. 4. <a href="/topical/v/vision_of_the_sheet.htm">Vision of the Sheet</a> Peter's vision of a sheet with clean and unclean animals, symbolizing the breaking down of Jewish dietary laws and the acceptance of Gentiles. 5. <a href="/topical/h/holy_spirit's_outpouring.htm">Holy Spirit's Outpouring</a> The event where the Holy Spirit is poured out on Cornelius and his household, signifying God's acceptance of Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_impartiality.htm">God's Impartiality</a> God does not show favoritism based on nationality or ethnicity. His acceptance is based on reverence and righteousness. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a> True fear of the Lord involves a deep respect and awe for God, leading to obedience and righteous living. <a href="/topical/r/righteous_actions.htm">Righteous Actions</a> Doing what is right in God's eyes is a universal requirement for all believers, transcending cultural and ethnic boundaries. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity in the Gospel</a> The Gospel is for everyone, regardless of background. Believers are called to embrace and share the message with all people. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The church is a diverse body of believers united in Christ. This unity should be reflected in our attitudes and actions towards others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 10</a> <a href="/q/what_does_your_faith_say_you_need.htm">Do appearances reflect true character?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_jesus_as_redeemer_mean.htm">What does 'Vengeance is Mine' mean biblically?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_female_genital_mutilation.htm">How does the Bible address discrimination among people?</a> <a href="/q/do_appearances_reflect_true_character.htm">Do appearances reflect true character?</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>(35) In every nation he that feareth him.--The great truth which Peter thus proclaimed is obviously far-reaching in its range. It applies, not to those only who know the name of Christ and believe on Him when He is preached to them, but to all who in all ages and countries "fear God" according to the measure of their knowledge, and "work righteousness" according to their belief and opportunities. The good works in such a case, are, in their measure and degree, as "fruits of faith, and follow after justification" (Article XII.), justification having been, in such cases, objectively bestowed for the merits of Christ, and subjectively appropriated by the faith which, in the Providence of God, was possible under the conditions of the case. They do not come under the head of "works done before the grace of Christ and the inspiration of His Spirit" (Article XIII.), for Christ is "the true Light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world" (<a href="/john/1-9.htm" title="That was the true Light, which lights every man that comes into the world.">John 1:9</a>), and the Spirit is to every man "the Lord, and giver of life," and the works are done "as God hath willed and commanded them to be done." What such men gain by conversion is a fuller knowledge of the Truth, and therefore a clearer faith, a fuller justification, and a higher blessedness, but as this history distinctly teaches, they are already accepted with God. They are saved, "not by the law or sect which they profess" (Article XVIII.), but, even though they know not the Name whereby they must be saved (<a href="/acts/4-12.htm" title="Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.">Acts 4:12</a>), by Christ, who is the Saviour of all. The truth which St. Peter thus set forth proclaims at once the equity and the love of the Father, and sweeps away the narrowing dreams which confine the hope of salvation to the circumcised, as did the theology of the Rabbis; or to those who have received the outward ordinance of baptism, as did the theology of Augustine and the Mediaeval Church; or, as do some forms of Protestant dogmatism, to those who have heard and believed the story of the Cross of Christ. The language of St. Paul in <a href="/context/romans/10-9.htm" title="That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.">Romans 10:9-14</a> should, however, be compared with this, as showing that the higher knowledge brings with it an incomparably higher blessedness, and that the man first tastes the full meaning of "salvation" when he consciously calls on the Lord by whom he has been saved.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 35. - Acceptable to for accepted with, A.V. As regards the truth that God is no respecter of persons, which the present incident had brought home so vividly to Peter's apprehension, there can be no difficulty in understanding it. Cornelius was devout, he feared God, he was fruitful in prayer and almsgiving. God did not say to him, "All this would have been accepted in a Jew, but cannot be noticed in a Gentile." But, Gentile as he was, his prayers and alms went up for a memorial before God. If the things done were good in themselves, they were equally good whoever did them. God is no respecter of persons to accept or reject one or another, because of who he is, and not because of what he does (<a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Ephesians 6:8</a>). The rule is glory, honor, and peace to every one that worketh good, to the Jew first and also to the Gentile, for there is no respect of persons with God (<a href="/romans/2-10.htm">Romans 2:10, 11</a>). The word προσωπολήπτης (respecter of persons) occurs only here at all; προσωποληπτέω (to accept or respect persons), once only, in <a href="/james/2-9.htm">James 2:9</a>; προσωποληψία (respect of persons), <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Ephesians 6:9</a>; <a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25</a>; <a href="/james/2-1.htm">James 2:1</a>. The same idea is expressed by πρόσωπον λαμβάνειν, by which the LXX. render the Hebrew נָשָׂא פָּנִים, and by πρόσωπον θαυμάζειν, by which they also render it and the kindred phrase, חַדַר פָנִים (see <a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a>, etc.). The first phrase occurs in <a href="/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21</a> and <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Galatians 2:6</a>; the latter only in <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Jude 1:16</a>, where it is rightly rendered in the R.V., "showing respect of persons." Another phrase is ἀπροσωπολήπτως (without respect of persons), <a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a>, and βλέπειν εἰς πρόσωπον (to regard the person), <a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Matthew 22:16</a>; <a href="/mark/12-14.htm">Mark 12:14</a>. <a href="/commentaries/acts/10-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. welcomes δεκτὸς (dektos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1184.htm">Strong's 1184: </a> Acceptable, accepted. From dechomai; approved; propitious. those ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. from ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. every παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. nation ἔθνει (ethnei) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. who fear φοβούμενος (phoboumenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. Him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. do ἐργαζόμενος (ergazomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2038.htm">Strong's 2038: </a> To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. what is right. δικαιοσύνην (dikaiosynēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/10-35.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 10:35 But in every nation he who fears (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 10:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 10:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/10-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 10:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 10:36" /></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>