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.

36 Ye [d]know the word which God hath sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, which is Lord of all:

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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.
  4. Acts 10:36 God gave the Israelites to understand, that whosover liveth godly, is acceptable to God, of what nation soever he be, for he preached peace to men through Jesus Christ, who is Lord not of one nation only, that is, of the Jews, but of all.

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