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Acts 10:34a, 37-43

Chapter 10

34

At Cornelius’ House

Peter then addressed them: “Truly, I realize that God does not show favoritism,
37

No doubt, you have heard about the event that happened throughout the entire country of the Jews, starting from Galilee, after the baptism that John preached.

38

You know how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went around doing good and healing all who were under the devil’s power because God was with him;

39

we are witnesses of everything he did throughout the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem itself.

Yet, they put him to death by hanging him on a wooden cross.

40

But God raised him to life on the third day and allowed him to manifest himself,

41

not to all the people, but to the witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God—to us who ate and drank with him after his resurrection from death.

42

And he commanded us to preach to the people and to bear witness that he is the one appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.

43

All the prophets say of him that everyone who believes in him has forgiveness of sins through his name.”

Commentaries

10:34 - 10:48

At Cornelius’ House.

Peter begins by saying that “God shows no partiality, but accepts those who fear him and do what is right, whatever nation they belong to.” At last, he seems to have understood the vision he had in his prayer. His words repeat the testimony he had previously given among the Jews about the Lord Jesus. Only this time, the audience is different, for the listeners are pagans. “Peter had not finished speaking” (44), says the narrator, when the Holy Spirit is poured out on the listeners, much to the surprise of Peter and his entourage. For Luke, the Apostle’s words are “inspired” and bearers of the Spirit. A fundamental step was taken in the early history of the Church. 

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