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For Herod Antipas, Pontius Pilate the governor, the Gentiles, and the people of Israel were all united against Jesus, your holy servant, whom you anointed. <a href="/esv/acts/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, <a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For in truth, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, were gathered together in this city against Your holy servant Jesus whom You anointed, <a href="/kjv/acts/4.htm">King James Bible</a> For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, <a href="/nkjv/acts/4.htm">New King James Version</a> “For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together <a href="/nasb_/acts/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, <a href="/nasb/acts/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, <a href="/nasb77/acts/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For truly in this city there were gathered together against Thy holy servant Jesus, whom Thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, <a href="/lsb/acts/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, <a href="/amp/acts/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For in this city there were gathered together against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, <a href="/csb/acts/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “For, in fact, in this city both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, assembled together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, <a href="/hcsb/acts/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For, in fact, in this city both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, assembled together against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, <a href="/asv/acts/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> for of a truth in this city against thy holy Servant Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, were gathered together, <a href="/cev/acts/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Here in Jerusalem, Herod and Pontius Pilate got together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel. Then they turned against your holy Servant Jesus, your chosen Messiah. <a href="/erv/acts/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> for of a truth in this city against thy holy Servant Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, were gathered together, <a href="/gwt/acts/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "In this city Herod and Pontius Pilate made plans together with non-Jewish people and the people of Israel. They made their plans against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed. <a href="/gnt/acts/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> For indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together in this city with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Jesus, your holy Servant, whom you made Messiah. <a href="/isv/acts/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> For in this city both Herod and Pontius Pilate actually met together with unbelievers and the people of Israel to oppose your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, <a href="/msb/acts/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In fact, Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. <a href="/net/acts/4.htm">NET Bible</a> "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, <a href="/nheb/acts/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "For truly, in this city against your holy servant, Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the non-Jews and the people of Israel, were gathered together <a href="/wbt/acts/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For in truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were assembled, <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "They did indeed assemble in this city in hostility to Thy holy Servant Jesus whom Thou hadst anointed--Herod and Pontius Pilate with the Gentiles and also the tribes of Israel-- <a href="/web/acts/4.htm">World English Bible</a> “For truly, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for gathered together of a truth against Your holy child Jesus, whom You anointed, were both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with nations and peoples of Israel, <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For in truth, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, were gathered together in this city against Your holy servant Jesus whom You anointed, <a href="/ylt/acts/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for gathered together of a truth against Thy holy child Jesus, whom Thou didst anoint, were both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with nations and peoples of Israel, <a href="/slt/acts/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For against the truth were they gathered together against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the nations and peoples of Israel,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For of a truth there assembled together in this city against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, <a href="/cpdv/acts/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For truly Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, joined together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed <a href="/nabre/acts/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Indeed they gathered in this city against your holy servant Jesus whom you anointed, Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For in this city, in fact, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For truly, they assembled in this very city, together with both Herod and Pilate and with the Gentiles and with the people of Israel, against your holy Son Jesus, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For truly, Herodus and Pilatus, with the Gentiles and the mobs of Israel gathered in this city against The Holy One, your Son Yeshua, The One whom you anointed,”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For, in truth, against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, did meet together, <a href="/godbey/acts/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For in truth they were assembled together in this city, against thy holy Child Jesus, whom thou didst anoint; both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, <a href="/haweis/acts/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For they have been in truth collected together against thy holy Son Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, even Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the heathen, and the people of Israel, <a href="/mace/acts/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for it was truly against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, that Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, united themselves in this city, <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "They did indeed assemble in this city in hostility to Thy holy Servant Jesus whom Thou hadst anointed--Herod and Pontius Pilate with the Gentiles and also the tribes of Israel-- <a href="/worrell/acts/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For, of a truth, there were gathered together in this city, against Thy Holy Child Jesus, Whom Thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the gentiles and peoples of Israel? <a href="/worsley/acts/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For of a truth both Herod and Pontius Pilate, the Gentiles and the people of Israel, combined against thy holy child Jesus, <a href="/parallel/acts/4-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1124" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">The Believers' Prayer</a> …26The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ 27<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">In</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheias (N-GFS) -- From alethes; truth.">fact,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautē (DPro-DFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">is the very</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polei (N-DFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">city</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">where</a> <a href="/greek/2264.htm" title="2264: Hērōdēs (N-NMS) -- Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.">Herod</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4194.htm" title="4194: Pontios (N-NMS) -- Pontius. Of Latin origin; apparently bridged; Pontius, a Roman.">Pontius</a> <a href="/greek/4091.htm" title="4091: Pilatos (N-NMS) -- Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.">Pilate</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: Synēchthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">conspired</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnesin (N-DNP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">the Gentiles</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laois (N-DMP) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">the people</a> <a href="/greek/2474.htm" title="2474: Israēl (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.">of Israel</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">against</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">Your</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagion (Adj-AMS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">holy</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3816.htm" title="3816: Paida (N-AMS) -- Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant.">servant</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/5548.htm" title="5548: echrisas (V-AIA-2S) -- Probably akin to chraomai through the idea of contact; to smear or rub with oil, i.e. to consecrate to an office or religious service.">You anointed.</a> 28They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a> Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Matthew 27:1-2</a> When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death. / They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor. <a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Luke 23:1-2</a> Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate. / And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” <a href="/john/18-28.htm">John 18:28-31</a> Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover. / So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?” / “If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.” ... <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Mark 15:1</a> Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. <a href="/john/19-15.htm">John 19:15-16</a> At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests. / Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away. <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">Luke 22:66-71</a> At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin and said, / “If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe. / And if I ask you a question, you will not answer. ... <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3-4</a> At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, / and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. <a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47-53</a> Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ... <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16</a> For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. <a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1-3</a> After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Luke 2:1-2</a> Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire. / This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. <a href="/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12</a> From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For of a truth against your holy child Jesus, whom you have anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,of a.<a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3</a> Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,<a href="/luke/22-1.htm">Luke 22:1</a> Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.<a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Luke 23:1,8</a> And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate… thy.<a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Acts 4:30</a> By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.<a href="/acts/2-27.htm">Acts 2:27</a> Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.<a href="/acts/3-14.htm">Acts 3:14</a> But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;whom.<a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.<a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2,6</a> The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, … <a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7</a> Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.both.<a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-16</a> And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him… <a href="/luke/13-31.htm">Luke 13:31-33</a> The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee… <a href="/luke/23-7.htm">Luke 23:7-12</a> And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time… Pontius Pilate.<a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Acts 3:13</a> The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.<a href="/matthew/27-2.htm">Matthew 27:2,11-36</a> And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor… <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Mark 15:1-28</a> And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/11-2.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/acts/4-26.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/john/18-20.htm">Assemble</a> <a href="/acts/4-26.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Child</a> <a href="/acts/4-26.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/4-26.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/john/19-11.htm">Hadst</a> <a href="/luke/23-15.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/hosea/9-8.htm">Hostility</a> <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/4-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/acts/4-18.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/3-20.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Met</a> <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Pontius</a> <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/acts/4-26.htm">Together</a> <a href="/john/19-35.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Assemble</a> <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Child</a> <a href="/acts/5-42.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">Hadst</a> <a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Hostility</a> <a href="/acts/5-23.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/10-41.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Met</a> <a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/romans/1-5.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/acts/13-28.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">Pontius</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 4</div>1. <a href="/acts/4-1.htm">The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,</a> 3. <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">imprison him and John.</a> 5. <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">After, upon examination </a> 8. <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus, </a> 11. <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved,</a> 13. <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name,</a> 23. <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">whereupon the church flees to prayer.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In fact, this is the very city The city referred to is Jerusalem, a central location in biblical history and prophecy. Jerusalem is significant as the site of the Temple and the center of Jewish worship. It is also where Jesus was crucified, fulfilling prophecies such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>.where Herod and Pontius Pilate Herod Antipas and Pontius Pilate were key political figures during Jesus' time. Herod was a tetrarch of Galilee, known for his role in the trial of Jesus (<a href="/luke/23-7.htm">Luke 23:7-12</a>). Pilate was the Roman governor who ultimately authorized Jesus' crucifixion (<a href="/john/19-16.htm">John 19:16</a>). Their involvement highlights the political tension and fulfillment of God's sovereign plan.conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel This phrase underscores the unity of diverse groups in opposition to Jesus. The Gentiles, represented by the Romans, and the people of Israel, represented by Jewish leaders, both played roles in Jesus' death. This fulfills <a href="/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a>, which speaks of nations and peoples plotting against the Lord's Anointed.against Your holy servant Jesus The term "holy servant" emphasizes Jesus' role as the Messiah and His sinless nature. It reflects the prophecy of the Suffering Servant in <a href="/isaiah/52-13.htm">Isaiah 52:13-53</a>:12. Jesus' holiness and servanthood are central to His mission and identity.whom You anointed Anointing signifies being chosen and empowered by God for a specific purpose. Jesus is the Anointed One, or Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies such as those in <a href="/daniel/9-25.htm">Daniel 9:25-26</a>. His anointing is confirmed at His baptism (<a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16-17</a>), marking the beginning of His public ministry.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/herod.htm">Herod</a> Refers to Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee, who played a role in the trial of Jesus. He represents the political authority of the Jewish people under Roman rule. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a> The Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus and ultimately authorized His crucifixion. He symbolizes the Roman political power. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a> Non-Jewish people who were involved in the conspiracy against Jesus. This term highlights the broader opposition to Jesus beyond the Jewish leaders. 4. <a href="/topical/p/people_of_israel.htm">People of Israel</a> Refers to the Jewish leaders and people who rejected Jesus as the Messiah. This group represents the religious authority and the nation of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jesus,_the_anointed.htm">Jesus, the Anointed</a> Jesus is referred to as the "holy servant" and "anointed," indicating His divine mission and role as the Messiah. The Greek word for "anointed" is "Christos," which is central to understanding Jesus' identity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_opposition.htm">The Universality of Opposition</a> The conspiracy against Jesus involved both Jews and Gentiles, illustrating that opposition to God's purposes can come from all sectors of society. Believers should be prepared for opposition from unexpected sources. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a> Despite the conspiracy, God's plan for salvation through Jesus was fulfilled. This teaches us that God's purposes will prevail, even when human actions seem contrary. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_as_the_anointed_one.htm">The Role of Jesus as the Anointed One</a> Understanding Jesus as the "anointed" emphasizes His divine mission and authority. Believers are called to recognize and submit to Jesus' lordship in their lives. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ.htm">Unity in Christ</a> The opposition against Jesus brought together diverse groups. In contrast, believers are called to unity in Christ, transcending cultural and ethnic divisions. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witnessing.htm">Courage in Witnessing</a> The early church's recognition of the conspiracy against Jesus emboldened them to speak the truth. Believers today are encouraged to stand firm in their faith and witness, regardless of opposition.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) Of a truth. . . .--Many of the better MSS. add the words "in this city."Against thy holy child Jesus.--Better, as before, Servant. (See Notes on <a href="/acts/3-13.htm" title="The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his Son Jesus; whom you delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.">Acts 3:13</a>) The word is the same as that used of David in <a href="/acts/4-25.htm" title="Who by the mouth of your servant David have said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?">Acts 4:25</a>.Both Herod, and Pontius Pilate.--The narrative of Herod's share in the proceedings connected with the Passion is, it will be remembered, found only in <a href="/context/luke/23-8.htm" title="And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.">Luke 23:8-12</a>. So far as the hymn here recorded may be considered as an independent evidence, the two present an undesigned coincidence.With the Gentiles, and the people of Israel.--Even here the nouns are, in the Greek, without an article. The "peoples" (the Greek noun is plural) are rightly defined, looking to the use of the Hebrew word, as those of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - Of a truth in this city for of a truth, A.V. Servant for child (as in <a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Acts 3:26</a>), A.V.; didst anoint for hast anointed, A.V.; peoples for people, A.V. For of a truth, etc. The saying just quoted is proved to have been the word of God by its exact fulfillment in the heathen and Jewish rulers and peoples who were concerned in the crucifixion of the Lord Christ. In this city. This is omitted in the A.V. and T.R., but found in most uncials and Fathers, and adopted by Wordsworth, Alford, Meyer, Bengel. etc. Herod. St. Luke (<a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Luke 23:1-12</a>) is the only one of the evangelists who records the part taken by Herod in conjunction with Pontius Pilate in the condemnation of Christ. Possibly the inference may be that St. Luke was led to record it in his Gospel front know-tug of this application of Psalm it. to him and Pilate. Peoples, in the plural, either because of the "many nations" (<a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Acts 2:5</a>) from which the Jews of the dispersion came to Jerusalem, or with reference to the twelve tribes (see <a href="/genesis/28-3.htm">Genesis 28:3</a>, "Thou shalt be a multitude of peoples," Hebrew). <a href="/commentaries/acts/4-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. fact, ἀληθείας (alētheias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> From alethes; truth. this [is] ταύτῃ (tautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. the very τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. city πόλει (polei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. [where] ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Herod Ἡρῴδης (Hērōdēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2264.htm">Strong's 2264: </a> Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Pontius Πόντιος (Pontios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> Pontius. Of Latin origin; apparently bridged; Pontius, a Roman. Pilate Πιλᾶτος (Pilatos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4091.htm">Strong's 4091: </a> Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman. conspired Συνήχθησαν (Synēchthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. [the] Gentiles ἔθνεσιν (ethnesin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] people λαοῖς (laois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> Apparently a primary word; a people. of Israel Ἰσραήλ (Israēl) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. against ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. holy ἅγιον (hagion) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. servant Παῖδά (Paida) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3816.htm">Strong's 3816: </a> Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant. Jesus, Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. whom ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. You anointed. ἔχρισας (echrisas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5548.htm">Strong's 5548: </a> Probably akin to chraomai through the idea of contact; to smear or rub with oil, i.e. to consecrate to an office or religious service. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 4:27 For truly in this city against your (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/4-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 4:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 4:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/4-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 4:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 4:28" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>