34 Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality,
34 Peter fairly exploded with his good news: "It's God's own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites!
34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: "In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.
34 Then Peter replied, "I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism.
19 who shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all the work of his hands?
19 How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
19 who shows no partiality to princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor, for they are all the work of his hands?
19 Does he play favorites with the rich and famous and slight the poor? Isn't he equally responsible to everybody?
19 Yet He is not partial to princes, Nor does He regard the rich more than the poor; For they are all the work of His hands.
19 He doesn't care how great a person may be, and he pays no more attention to the rich than to the poor. He made them all.
(Read Job 34:16-30)
Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove the scourges of mankind? It is daring presumption to condemn God's proceedings, as Job had done by his discontents. Elihu suggests divers considerations to Job, to produce in him high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him to submit. Job had often wished to plead his cause before God. Elihu asks, To what purpose? All is well that God does, and will be found so. What can make those uneasy, whose souls dwell at ease in God? The smiles of all the world cannot quiet those on whom God frowns.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 10:34
Commentary on Acts 10:34-43
(Read Acts 10:34-43)
Acceptance cannot be obtained on any other ground than that of the covenant of mercy, through the atonement of Christ; but wherever true religion is found, God will accept it without regarding names or sects. The fear of God and works of righteousness are the substance of true religion, the effects of special grace. Though these are not the cause of a man's acceptance, yet they show it; and whatever may be wanting in knowledge or faith, will in due time be given by Him who has begun it. They knew in general the word, that is, the gospel, which God sent to the children of Israel. The purport of this word was, that God by it published the good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ. They knew the several matters of fact relating to the gospel. They knew the baptism of repentance which John preached. Let them know that this Jesus Christ, by whom peace is made between God and man, is Lord of all; not only as over all, God blessed for evermore, but as Mediator. All power, both in heaven and in earth, is put into his hand, and all judgment committed to him. God will go with those whom he anoints; he will be with those to whom he has given his Spirit. Peter then declares Christ's resurrection from the dead, and the proofs of it. Faith has reference to a testimony, and the Christian faith is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, on the testimony given by them. See what must be believed concerning him. That we are all accountable to Christ as our Judge; so every one must seek his favour, and to have him as our Friend. And if we believe in him, we shall all be justified by him as our Righteousness. The remission of sins lays a foundation for all other favours and blessings, by taking that out of the way which hinders the bestowing of them. If sin be pardoned, all is well, and shall end well for ever.