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Peter opened his mouth and said, "Truly I perceive that God doesn`t show favoritism,
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God's Impartial Offer
Commentators unanimously explain that "God is no respecter of persons" means He does not grant salvation based on external factors like nationality, race, wealth, or social status. Peter's great realization is that being a Jew offers no special advantage, and being a Gentile is no barrier. God's offer of salvation in Christ is open to all people on the same terms.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then Peter opened his mouth. This means he began to speak (Matthew 5:2).
Of a truth. This means truly, or evid…
Opened his mouth (ανοιξας το στομα). Solemn formula for beginning his address (8:35; 18:14; Matthew 5:2; [Reference Ma…
19th Century
Anglican
Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.—In regard to all distinctions of social rank, or wealth, or kn…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Opening his mouth. We have already said that Scripture uses this phrase when it signifies that a serious or weighty oration or speech was …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Peter opened his mouth (See Gill on Acts 8:35)
And said, of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons…
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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…
