ACTS 10:34 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
Then Peter began to speak: 'I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism'—Peter's opening statement, 'God shows no partiality' (ho theos ouk estin prosōpolēmptēs, literally 'God is not a face-taker,' 'does not take sides based on external appearance'), is the theological fulcrum of the entire chapter. The realized understanding ('I now realize') indicates that Peter's vision-encounter has produced genuine conversion of perspective. This principle will become foundational to Pauline theology of justification.
Church Fathers on Acts 10:34
and said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter: he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the seaside: who, when he comes, shall speak unto you. Immediately therefore I sent to you; and you have well done that you have come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded you of God. Acts 10:31-33 (b) See…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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