Who is accepted by God according to Acts 10:35?

Acts 10:35 declares that in every nation, not just Israel, the one who fears God and works righteousness is accepted by Him. This acceptance is not restricted to one people; it extends to all who reverence God and practice righteousness.

Les explains that when Peter comes to Cornelius, he understands that God is no respecter of persons. Acts 10:35 then says that in every nation, not just Israel, the one who fears Him and works righteousness is accepted with Him. Yet the word was still sent to the children of Israel first. Peter recounts how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, how He went about doing good and healing all oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. Jesus stayed within the borders of Palestine and Israel, fulfilling the Abrahamic promises and covenant.

Acts 10:35

But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

What did Peter learn about God accepting people in every nation?

At Cornelius’s house, Peter perceived that God is no respecter of persons. He learned that acceptance with God is not limited to Israel; in every nation, the one who fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. The word still came to Israel first, but every nation is included.