But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him. Treasury of Scripture in. Acts 15:9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. Isaiah 56:3-8 Neither let the son of the stranger, that has joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying... Romans 2:13,25-29 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified... Romans 3:22,29,30 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ to all and on all them that believe: for there is no difference... Romans 10:12,13 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich to all that call on him... 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free... Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:13-18 But now in Christ Jesus you who sometimes were far off are made near by the blood of Christ... Ephesians 3:6-8 That the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel... Philippians 3:3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Colossians 1:6,23-27 Which is come to you, as it is in all the world; and brings forth fruit, as it does also in you, since the day you heard of it... Colossians 3:11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all... feareth. Acts 10:2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always. Acts 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord... Job 28:28 And to man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. Psalm 85:9 Surely his salvation is near them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments... Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 2:5 Then shall you understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit... Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. 1 John 2:29 If you know that he is righteous, you know that every one that does righteousness is born of him. is. Genesis 4:5-7 But to Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell... Hosea 8:13 They sacrifice flesh for the sacrifices of my offerings, and eat it; but the LORD accepts them not; now will he remember their iniquity... Luke 1:28 And the angel came in to her, and said, Hail, you that are highly favored, the Lord is with you: blessed are you among women. *marg: Ephesians 1:6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he has made us accepted in the beloved. Hebrews 11:4-6 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous...
Context The Gentiles Hear the Good News
34Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him. 36The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) 37That word, I say, you know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 38How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. 39And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: 40Him God raised up the third day, and showed him openly; 41Not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. 42And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. 43To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whoever believes in him shall receive remission of sins. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But in every nation, he that feareth him, and worketh justice, is acceptable to him.
Darby Bible Translation
but in every nation he that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.
King James Bible
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
Young's Literal Translation
but in every nation he who is fearing Him, and is working righteousness, is acceptable to Him;
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