Parallel Verses
Amplified
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],
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Holman Bible
Then Peter began to speak: “Now I really understand that God doesn’t show favoritism,
International Standard Version
Then Peter began to speak: "Now I understand that God shows no partiality.
A Conservative Version
And having opened his mouth, Peter said, In truth, I am overwhelmed that God is not partial,
American Standard Version
And Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
An Understandable Version
Then Peter began to speak. He said, "I perceive that God truly does not show favoritism toward anyone,
Anderson New Testament
And Peter opened his mouth, and said: In truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons;
Bible in Basic English
Then Peter said, Truly, I see clearly that God is no respecter of persons:
Common New Testament
And opening his mouth, Peter said: "I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality,
Daniel Mace New Testament
then Peter thus began, now I plainly perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Darby Translation
And Peter opening his mouth said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons,
Godbey New Testament
And Peter, opening his mouth, said, In truth I apprehend that God is no respecter of persons:
Goodspeed New Testament
Then Peter began and said, "Now I really understand that God shows no partiality,
John Wesley New Testament
Then Peter opening his mouth, said, I perceive of a truth that God is not a respecter of persons:
Julia Smith Translation
And Peter having opened the month; said, Of a truth I comprehend that God is no respecter of faces!
King James 2000
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Lexham Expanded Bible
So Peter opened [his] mouth [and] said, "In truth I understand that God is not one who shows partiality,
Modern King James verseion
Then Peter opened his mouth and said, Truly I see that God is no respecter of persons;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, "Of a truth I perceive, that God is not partial:
Moffatt New Testament
Then Peter opened his lips and said, "I see quite plainly that God has no favourites,
Montgomery New Testament
Then Peter began to speak. "Of a truth I begin to see quite plainly that God is no respecter of persons;
NET Bible
Then Peter started speaking: "I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism in dealing with people,
New Heart English Bible
And Peter opened his mouth and said, "Truly I perceive that God does not show favoritism;
Noyes New Testament
And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons,
Sawyer New Testament
And Peter opening his mouth said, Of a truth I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons,
The Emphasized Bible
And Peter, opening his mouth, said - Of a truth, I find that God is no respecter of persons;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Then Peter opening his mouth, said, In truth I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons:
Twentieth Century New Testament
Then Peter began. "I see, beyond all doubt," he said, "that 'God does not show partiality,'
Webster
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, In truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Weymouth New Testament
Then Peter began to speak. "I clearly see," he said, "that God makes no distinctions between one man and another;
Williams New Testament
Then Peter opened his mouth and said, "Now I really see that God shows no partiality,
World English Bible
Peter opened his mouth and said, "Truly I perceive that God doesn't show favoritism;
Worrell New Testament
And Peter, opening his mouth, said, "Of a truth, I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons;
Worsley New Testament
Then Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Youngs Literal Translation
And Peter having opened his mouth, said, 'Of a truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons,
Themes
Catholicity » Instances of » Peter
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
God » Impartiality of » In favours bestowed
divine Impartiality » In favours bestowed
Opportunity » Universal » Peter discovered
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Peter
Respect of persons » God does not have
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Devotionals about Acts 10:34
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 10:34
Prayers for Acts 10:34
Verse Info
Context Readings
Good News For Gentiles
33
So I sent for you at once, and you have been kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here present before God to listen to everything that you have been instructed by the Lord [to say].”
34 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],
35
but in every nation the person who fears God and does what is right [by seeking Him] is acceptable and welcomed by Him.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:17
For the Lord your
2 Chronicles 19:7
So now let the fear (reverent awe) of the Lord be on you [to keep you from making unjust decisions]; be careful in what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or acceptance of a bribe.”
Romans 2:11
For God shows no partiality [no arbitrary favoritism; with Him one person is not more important than another].
Galatians 2:6
But from those who were of high reputation (whatever they were—in terms of individual importance—makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality—He is not impressed with the positions that people hold nor does He recognize distinctions such as fame or power)—well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me [that is, they had nothing to add to my gospel message nor did they impose any new requirements on me].
Ephesians 6:9
You masters, do the same [showing goodwill] toward them, and give up threatening and abusive words, knowing that [He who is] both their true Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with Him [regardless of one’s earthly status].
Colossians 3:25
For he who does wrong will be punished for his wrongdoing, and [with God] there is no partiality [no special treatment based on a person’s position in life].
1 Peter 1:17
If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.
Job 34:19
“Who is not partial to princes,
Nor does He regard the rich above the poor,
For they all are the work of His hands.
Matthew 5:2
Then He began to teach them, saying,
James 2:9
But if you show partiality [prejudice, favoritism], you are committing sin and are convicted by the Law as offenders.
Deuteronomy 16:19
You shall not distort justice; you shall not be partial, and you shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.
Psalm 82:1-2
He judges among the gods (divine beings).
Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples to Him, along with the
Luke 20:21
They asked Him, “Teacher, we know that You speak and teach correctly, and that You show no partiality to anyone, but teach the way of God truthfully.
Acts 8:35
Then Philip spoke and beginning with this Scripture he preached Jesus to him [explaining that He is the promised Messiah and the source of salvation].
Ephesians 6:19-20
And pray for me, that words may be given to me when I open my mouth, to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news [of salvation],
Colossians 3:11
a renewal in which there is no [distinction between] Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, [nor between nations whether]
James 2:4
have you not discriminated among yourselves, and become judges with wrong motives?