Passage

Peter speaks of every nation

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

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³⁵but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.

Acts 10:35World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

Peter says that a person from any nation who fears God and acts justly is acceptable to him.

To understand

The listeners have gathered to hear what God commanded Peter to say. Peter begins by saying God shows no favoritism, then extends the statement to every nation.

A question

What does the phrase “every nation” add to Peter’s statement about favoritism?