Acts 4:25
who said by the Holy Spirit through your servant David our forefather,‘Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot foolish things?
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Referenced Verses
- Acts 1:16 : 16 “Brothers, the scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through David concerning Judas– who became the guide for those who arrested Jesus–
- Ps 2:1-6 : 1 Why do the nations rebel? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail? 2 The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the LORD and his anointed king. 3 They say,“Let’s tear off the shackles they’ve put on us! Let’s free ourselves from their ropes!” 4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs in disgust; the Lord taunts them. 5 Then he angrily speaks to them and terrifies them in his rage, saying, 6 “I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill.”
- Acts 2:30 : 30 So then, because he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath to seat one of his descendants on his throne,
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1 Why do the nations rebel? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail?
2 The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the LORD and his anointed king.
3 They say,“Let’s tear off the shackles they’ve put on us! Let’s free ourselves from their ropes!”
4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs in disgust; the Lord taunts them.
5 Then he angrily speaks to them and terrifies them in his rage, saying,
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26 The kings of the earth stood together, and the rulers assembled together, against the Lord and against his Christ.’
27 “For indeed both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, assembled together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed,
28 to do as much as your power and your plan had decided beforehand would happen.
29 And now, Lord, pay attention to their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your message with great courage,
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24 When they heard this, they raised their voices to God with one mind and said,“Master of all, you who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and everything that is in them,
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7 After making Peter and John stand in their midst, they began to inquire,“By what power or by what name did you do this?”
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, replied,“Rulers of the people and elders,
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33 So then, exalted to the right hand of God, and having received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father, he has poured out what you both see and hear.
34 For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says,‘The Lord said to my lord,“Sit at my right hand
35 until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’
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2 Why should the nations say,“Where is their God?”
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36 David himself, by the Holy Spirit, said,‘The Lord said to my lord,“Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet.”’
37 If David himself calls him‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” And the large crowd was listening to him with delight.
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42 For David himself says in the book of Psalms,‘The Lord said to my lord,“Sit at my right hand,
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6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves.
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43 He said to them,“How then does David by the Spirit call him‘Lord,’ saying,
44 ‘The Lord said to my lord,“Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet”’?
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25 For David says about him,‘I saw the Lord always in front of me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken.
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12 O LORD, you make us secure, for even all we have accomplished, you have done for us.
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5 O Lord, at your right hand he strikes down kings in the day he unleashes his anger.
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1 A psalm of David. Here is the LORD’s proclamation to my lord:“Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!”
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11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, that has become the cornerstone.
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27 Then they will realize this is your work, and that you, LORD, have accomplished it.
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4 To whom did you utter these words? And whose spirit has come forth from your mouth?
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24 You have kept your word to your servant, my father David; this very day you have fulfilled what you promised.
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4 They say,“We speak persuasively; we know how to flatter and boast. Who is our master?”
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11 And again,“Praise the Lord all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples praise him.”
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4 Let all the kings of the earth give thanks to you, O LORD, when they hear the words you speak.
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2 The LORD’s Spirit spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.
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2 For look, your enemies are making a commotion; those who hate you are hostile.
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12 ל(Lamed) Neither the kings of the earth nor the people of the lands ever thought that enemy or foe would enter the gates of Jerusalem.
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23 this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by nailing him to a cross at the hands of Gentiles.
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2 From the mouths of children and nursing babies you have ordained praise on account of your adversaries, so that you might put an end to the vindictive enemy.
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61 ש(Sin/Shin) You have heard their taunts, O LORD, all their plots against me.
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10 The LORD frustrates the decisions of the nations; he nullifies the plans of the peoples.
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28 When they heard this they became enraged and began to shout,“Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”
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31 When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God courageously.
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14 O God, arrogant men attack me; a gang of ruthless men, who do not respect you, seek my life.
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7 in order to take revenge on the nations, and punish foreigners.
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16 “Brothers, the scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through David concerning Judas– who became the guide for those who arrested Jesus–
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39 but if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them, or you may even be found fighting against God.” He convinced them,
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25 In earlier times you established the earth; the skies are your handiwork.
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1 A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.
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10 Why should the nations say,“Where is their God?” Before our very eyes may the shed blood of your servants be avenged among the nations!
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4 O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies! How long will you remain angry at your people while they pray to you?