Acts 4:25 kjv — Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?

King James Version

"Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?"

— Acts 4:25, King James Version

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Acts 4 — Context

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For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed.

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And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.

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And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:

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Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?

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The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.

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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,

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For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

Acts 4:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:25 say?
Acts 4:25 in the King James Version reads: “Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?”
Where is Acts 4:25 in the Bible?
Acts 4:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 25.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 4:25.
What translation should I read Acts 4:25 in?
Acts 4:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 4:25?
Acts 4:25 reads (KJV): “Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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