Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Then Peter began to speak: "Now I understand that God shows no partiality.
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,
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:
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],
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
Images Acts 10:34
Prayers for Acts 10:34
Verse Info
Context Readings
Good News For Gentiles
33 So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. All of us are here now in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has ordered you to say." 34 Then Peter began to speak: "Now I understand that God shows no partiality. 35 Indeed, whoever fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him in any nation.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:17
For the LORD your God is the God of all gods, the LORD of all lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who does not show favoritism or take bribes.
2 Chronicles 19:7
So let the fear of the LORD rest upon you, be on your guard, and act carefully, because with the LORD our God there is neither injustice, nor partiality, nor bribery."
Romans 2:11
because God does not show partiality.
Galatians 2:6
Now those who were reputed to be important added nothing to my message. (What sort of people they were makes no difference to me, since God pays no attention to outward appearances.)
Ephesians 6:9
Masters, treat your slaves the same way. Do not threaten them, for you know that both of you have the same Master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
Colossians 3:25
For the person who does what is wrong will be paid back for what he has done without favoritism.
1 Peter 1:17
If you call "Father" the one who judges everyone impartially according to what they have done, you must live in reverent fear as long as you are strangers in a strange land.
Job 34:19
Who isn't partial to princes? Who doesn't give preference to the nobles over the poor? Nevertheless, all of them are his handiwork.
Matthew 5:2
and he began to teach them:
James 2:9
But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and will be convicted by the Law as violators.
Deuteronomy 16:19
You must not twist justice, show favoritism, or take bribes, because a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the speech of the righteous.
Psalm 82:1-2
God takes his stand in the divine assembly; among the divine beings he renders judgment:
Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. They said, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere and that you teach the way of God truthfully. You don't favor any individual, because you pay no attention to external appearance.
Luke 20:21
so they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you're right in what you say and teach, and that you don't favor any individual, but teach the way of God truthfully.
Acts 8:35
Then Philip began to speak, and, starting from this Scripture, he told him the good news about Jesus.
Ephesians 6:19-20
Pray also for me, so that, when I begin to speak, the right words will come to me. Then I will boldly make known the secret of the gospel,
Colossians 3:11
In him there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free person. Instead, the Messiah is all and in all.
James 2:4
then you will have made false distinctions among yourselves and will have judged from evil motives, will you not?