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Acts 10:35

Acts 10:35
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But in every nation,.... In any Gentile nation in the Roman empire, and in any part, even in Scythia, or in the most uncultivated parts of the universe, as well as in Judea:

he that feareth him;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But in every nation ... - This is given as a reason for what Peter had just said, that God was no respecter of persons. The sense is, that he now perceived that the favors of God were not confined to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But in every nation he that feared him, etc. - In every nation he who, according to his light and privileges, fears God, worships him alone, (for this is the true meaning of the word), and worketh…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 10:34-43

We have here Peter's sermon preached to Cornelius and his friends: that is, an abstract or summary of it; for we have reason to think that he did with many other words testify and exhort to this…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

is accepted with him i.e. is acceptable unto Him. God has no longer a chosen people, but calleth all men to repent, and will accept them.