Acts 10:34

34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism

Acts 10:34 in Other Translations

KJV
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
ESV
34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality,
NLT
34 Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism.
MSG
34 Peter fairly exploded with his good news: "It's God's own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites!
CSB
34 Then Peter began to speak: "In truth, I understand that God doesn't show favoritism,

Acts 10:34 In-Context

32 Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, who lives by the sea.’
33 So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.”
34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism
35 but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.
36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Deuteronomy 10:17; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Job 34:19; Mark 12:14; Romans 2:11; Galatians 2:6; Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 3:25; James 2:1; 1 Peter 1:17
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