Acceptable to him (δεκτος αυτω). Verbal adjective from δεχομα. Acceptabilis. That is to say, a Gentile would not have to be…

But in every nation... This is given as a reason for what Peter had just said: that God was no respecter of persons. The meaning is that h…

In every nation he that feareth him.—The great truth that Peter thus proclaimed is obviously far-reaching in its range. I…

The sermon is prefaced by the words, “Opening his mouth, Peter said” (lit. tr.). This is one way to introduce a weighty utterance (cf.[Reference Ma…

He who fears God, and does righteousness. In these two elements is comprehended the integrity of the entire life. For the fear of God is n…

But in every nation
In any Gentile nation in the Roman empire, and in any part, even in Scythia, or in the most uncu…

Acceptance cannot be obtained on any other ground than that of the covenant of mercy, through the atonement of Christ; but wherever true religion i…