Acts 10:34

"Therefore I sent to you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God to hear all things that have been commanded you by God.”"

Key Reflection

Peter's words indicate a sense of divine providence and mutual respect between him and Cornelius. By emphasizing their presence before God, Peter underscores the significance of this gathering as an opportunity for spiritual instruction and obedience to God’s commands.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 34. Then Peter opened his mouth. Began to speak, Mt 5:2. Of a truth. Truly; evidently. That is, I have evidence here that God is no respecter of persons. Is no respecter of persons. The word used here denotes the act of showing favour to one on account of rank, family, wealth, or partiality, arising from any cause. It is explained in Jas 2:1-4. A judge is a respecter of persons when he favours one of the parties on account of private friendship; or because he is a man of rank, influence, or power; or because he belongs to the same political party, etc.

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