King James Version
Acts 10:35 in the King James Version says “But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.” — study this verse from Acts chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.”
Acts 10:35 · KJV
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:)
That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
KJV Study — Public Domain
“nation”
G1484a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
“he that feareth”
G5399to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“worketh”
G2038to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc
“righteousness”
G1343equity (of character or act); specially (christian) justification
“him”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
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