This noun describes a person who shows partiality or favoritism, someone who judges and treats people differently based on their external status, wealth, or appearance. It is the noun form of the verb 'to show partiality.' Peter uses this term in a crucial declaration at Cornelius's house, recognizing that 'God is no respecter of persons'—he does not show favoritism based on ethnicity or social standing. The multilingual glosses point to this concept of partiality, with French emphasizing 'sans partialité' (without partiality), highlighting God's impartial justice.