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This Scripture shares with us what was for Peter an important insight. It was not easy for one of apparent favored status to realize and admit that others may be included and, not only included, but given equal importance. The determining factor in this instance was not the national origin of Cornelius and his household or, for that matter, the national origin of Peter. It was, according to Peter's new insight, "... any one who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him."
This Scripture shares with us what was for Peter an important insight. It was not easy for one of apparent favored status to realize and admit that others may be included and, not only included, but given equal importance. The determining factor in this instance was not the national origin of Cornelius and his household or, for that matter, the national origin of Peter. It was, according to Peter's new insight, "... any one who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him."