Acts 10:34 (WEB)
Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism;
Fathers and councils · 5
Irenaeus of Lyons
“…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 acceptable to Him.”” — editor's note: Acts x. 34, 35.
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Ambrose of Milan
“Then, speaking of the Father, He added: “For whom it has been prepared,” to show that the Father also is not wont to give heed merely to requests, but to merits; for God is not a respecter of persons.” — editor's note: Acts x. 34.
Read the whole comment“First of all this is shameless arrogance, to desire to obtain for thyself what thou knowest to have been denied to many, even saints, when thou art aware that God is no respecter of persons?”” — editor's note: Acts x. 34.
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Jerome
“Thus I may truthfully apply to him the apostle’s words: “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.”” — editor's note: Acts x. 34, 35.
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Clement of Alexandria
“Further, Peter in the Acts says, “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 by Him.”” — editor's note: Acts x. 34, 35.
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God shows no partiality.
