Acts 10:35
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
Cross-reference
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 says God put no difference between Jew and Gentile, purifying hearts by faith—affirming that those who fear God are accepted.
In Acts 13:26, Paul includes 'you God-fearing Gentiles' as recipients of salvation, reinforcing the impartial acceptance of God-fearers.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 asserts that practicing righteousness proves birth from God — Acts claims the same righteousness makes one acceptable to God.
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.
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.
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 directly says 'if you do what is right, will you not be accepted?' — the exact same condition and result as here. Strong thematic 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 promises heritage to those who fear God's name, directly matching the 'fears him and is acceptable' theme.
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 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.