Acts 10:34
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,”
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“Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Peter having opened his mouth, said, `Of a truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 10:34 — 18 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 10:17For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.
- Deuteronomy 16:19Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
- 2 Chronicles 19:7And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
- Job 34:19who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.
- Psalms 82:1God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:
- Matthew 5:2and He began to teach them, saying:
- Matthew 22:16They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
- Luke 20:21“Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.
- Acts 8:35Then Philip began with this very Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.
- Romans 2:11For God does not show favoritism.
- Galatians 2:6But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—those leaders added nothing to me.
- Ephesians 6:9And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.
- Ephesians 6:19Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,
- Colossians 3:11Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.
- Colossians 3:25Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
- James 2:4have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
- James 2:9But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
- 1 Peter 1:17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
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