Acts 10:35

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

Cross-reference

Acts 10:2 Parallel

Acts 10:2 describes Cornelius as devout and God-fearing, providing the concrete example of the principle in Acts 10:35 that God accepts those who fear Him and do right.

Acts 15:9 Parallel

Acts 15:9 says God put no difference between Jew and Gentile, purifying hearts by faith—affirming that those who fear God are accepted.

Acts 13:26 Parallel

In Acts 13:26, Paul includes 'you God-fearing Gentiles' as recipients of salvation, reinforcing the impartial acceptance of God-fearers.

Acts 13:16 Parallel

In Acts 13:16, Paul addresses 'you Gentiles who worship God,' directly echoing God's acceptance of those who fear Him from every nation.

In Galatians 3:28, Paul declares there is neither Jew nor Gentile, all are one in Christ—directly paralleling the ethnic impartiality Peter proclaims in Acts 10:35.

In Romans 10:13, Paul quotes Joel: 'Everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved'—reinforcing Acts 10:35's point that God's acceptance is open to all who fear Him.

In Romans 10:12, Paul says there is no difference between Jew and Gentile; the same Lord richly blesses all who call on Him—exactly the universal welcome Peter learned.

Romans 3:30 Parallel

In Romans 3:30, Paul states that one God justifies both circumcised and uncircumcised by faith—mirroring the impartial acceptance Peter describes in Acts 10:35.

Romans 3:29 Parallel

In Romans 3:29, Paul asks if God is only for Jews—affirming He is also for Gentiles, consistent with Acts 10:35's revelation that God's acceptance crosses ethnic lines.

Romans 3:22 Parallel

In Romans 3:22, Paul declares righteousness through faith for all who believe, with no distinction—directly parallel to Peter's insight that God accepts anyone from any nation.

In Romans 2:25-29, Paul teaches that true circumcision is inward—echoing Acts 10:35's principle that God accepts those who fear Him, regardless of outward Jewish identity.

In 1 Corinthians 12:13, Paul says all are baptized by one Spirit into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles—echoing Acts 10:35's vision of unity across nations.

Isaiah 56:3–8 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 56:3-8 promises that foreigners keeping God's covenant are accepted—fulfilled in Peter's declaration that God accepts those who fear Him from any nation.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 sums up duty as fearing God and keeping commandments — Acts declares this lifestyle acceptable to God in every nation.

In Ephesians 2:13-18, Paul describes Christ breaking down the dividing wall and making peace—fulfilling the unity Peter discovered in Acts 10:35.

In Ephesians 3:6, Paul reveals the mystery that Gentiles are co-heirs and members of the same body—the very truth Peter learned in Acts 10:35.

Colossians 1:23-27 reveals the mystery of Christ for Gentiles and the gospel proclaimed to every creature, directly reinforcing Acts 10:35's truth that God accepts all nations who fear Him.

Colossians 3:11 declares no ethnic or social distinction in Christ, directly paralleling Acts 10:35's principle that God accepts anyone from any nation who fears Him.

Psalm 85:9 Parallel

Psalm 85:9 promises salvation to those who fear God, directly aligning with Acts 10:35's assurance that such people are acceptable to Him.

1 John 2:29 Parallel

1 John 2:29 asserts that practicing righteousness proves birth from God — Acts claims the same righteousness makes one acceptable to God.

Job 28:28 Parallel

Job 28:28 defines the fear of the Lord as wisdom and shunning evil as understanding—matching exactly the two elements in Acts 10:35: fearing God and doing right.

Romans 2:26 Parallel

In Romans 2:26, Paul argues uncircumcised who keep the law are regarded as circumcised, mirroring the acceptance of righteous Gentiles from Acts 10:35.

In Romans 14:18, serving Christ in peace is 'pleasing to God' — the same concept of being acceptable through right conduct.

In 1 Peter 1:17, God judges impartially and believers are to live in reverent fear — directly echoing the fear and right doing of Acts 10:35.

1 John 3:7 Parallel

In 1 John 3:7, doing what is right makes one righteous — a direct parallel to Acts 10:35's 'does what is right' being acceptable.

Genesis 4:7 Parallel

Genesis 4:7 directly says 'if you do what is right, will you not be accepted?' — the exact same condition and result as here. Strong thematic parallel.

Romans 2:10 Parallel

In Romans 2:10, Paul teaches glory and peace for everyone who does good, Jew and Gentile alike — the same principle of acceptance by doing right.

Proverbs 14:2 directly pairs uprightness with fearing the LORD — the same combination as those acceptable to God.

Psalm 61:5 Parallel

Psalm 61:5 promises heritage to those who fear God's name, directly matching the 'fears him and is acceptable' theme.

Psalm 15:2 Parallel

Psalm 15:2 describes the one who does what is righteous and may dwell with God — the same standard of doing right for acceptance.

Deuteronomy 1:17 warns against partiality in judgment, which underlies Peter's realization that God shows no partiality — thus anyone fearing Him is acceptable.

Isaiah 64:5 Parallel

Isaiah 64:5 speaks of God meeting those who joyfully work righteousness — echoing that doing right draws God's favor.

In 2 Corinthians 5:9, Paul's goal to please God parallels the fear and right action that make one acceptable to Him.

Ephesians 1:6 speaks of being accepted in the Beloved through grace, while Acts 10:35 emphasizes fearing God and doing right. Both touch on acceptance but with different bases.

Proverbs 16:6 ties fear of the Lord to atonement and turning from evil — Acts echoes that fear and right action bring God's acceptance.

Proverbs 3:7 joins fearing the Lord with turning from evil — Acts pairs fear with doing right, leading to acceptance.

Psalm 115:11 also addresses those who fear the LORD, calling them to trust in Him — reinforcing that fearing God leads to His help.

Hebrews 11:4-6 stresses faith as necessary to please God, whereas Acts 10:35 highlights fearing God and doing right. Both describe conditions for acceptance, distinct but parallel.

In 1 Peter 2:24, Christ died so we might 'live for righteousness' — providing the basis for the right conduct that is acceptable to God.