King James Version
Acts 10:34 in the King James Version says “Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:” — study this verse from Acts chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:”
Acts 10:34 · KJV
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 sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.
Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
KJV Study — Public Domain
“his mouth”
G4750the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
“Of”
G1909properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
“I perceive”
G2638to take eagerly, i.e., seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
“respecter of persons”
G4381an accepter of a face (individual), i.e., (specially), one exhibiting partiality
“God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
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