Acts 10:34

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Acts 10:32–36 · Berean Standard Bible

32 Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, by the sea.’

33 So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”

34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,

35 but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.

36 He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

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“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah

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And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.

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