Acts 10:34

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Cross-references

Acts 11:15 Historical context

Acts 11:15 describes the Holy Spirit falling on Gentiles as on the apostles at Pentecost, evidence that God accepts them without partiality.

Acts 11:1 Historical context

Acts 11:1 shows the apostles hearing that Gentiles received the word, confirming Peter's realization that God shows no partiality.

Acts 11:9 Historical context

Acts 11:9 recounts the heavenly voice declaring what God has cleansed—the direct basis for Peter's statement that God is no respecter of persons.

In 1 Peter 1:17, Peter himself writes that God judges impartially, consistent with his revelation in Acts 10.

James 2:9 Parallel

In James 2:9, showing partiality is explicitly called sin, reinforcing Peter's statement that God does not favor.

Colossians 3:25 states there is no respect of persons in divine judgment, directly aligning with Peter's realization.

Colossians 3:11 lists the breaking down of ethnic and social barriers in Christ, the practical implication of God's impartiality Peter declares.

Ephesians 6:9 reminds masters that God shows no respect of persons, reinforcing Peter's insight about God's impartiality.

Galatians 2:6 affirms God accepts no man's person, directly supporting Peter's declaration that God is no respecter of persons.

Romans 2:11 Parallel

Romans 2:11 states directly 'there is no respect of persons with God,' identical to Peter's realization in Acts.

Luke 20:21 Parallel

Luke 20:21 similarly affirms Jesus does not accept anyone's person, echoing the same impartiality Peter ascribes to God.

Matthew 22:16 describes Jesus as not regarding the person of men, a direct parallel to Peter's declaration that God shows no partiality.

Job 34:19 Parallel

Job 34:19 similarly affirms God shows no partiality to rich or poor, echoing Peter's realization that God accepts all who fear Him.

In 2 Chronicles 19:7, God shows no respect of persons — another OT affirmation of God's impartiality, reinforcing Peter's insight.

In Deuteronomy 10:17, God is described as not showing partiality — this is the OT foundation for Peter's declaration.

Romans 10:12 states there is no difference between Jew and Greek—directly parallel to Peter's 'God is no respecter of persons.'

Matthew 16:19 Historical context

Matthew 16:19 gives Peter the keys of the kingdom, which he uses in Acts 10 to open the gospel to Gentiles.

Romans 2:26 Parallel

Romans 2:26 argues that uncircumcised keepers of the law are counted as circumcised, echoing the principle that God does not favor based on ethnicity.

Isaiah 56:3 Parallel

Isaiah 56:3 reassures foreigners they are not excluded, aligning with God's impartial welcome of Cornelius.

James 2:4 Parallel

James 2:4 rebukes believers who make distinctions, echoing Peter's realization that God shows no partiality.

Deuteronomy 1:17 commands impartial judgment, anticipating the NT revelation that God shows no favoritism.