Acts 4:25 web — who by the mouth of your servant, David, said, 'Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

World English Bible

"who by the mouth of your servant, David, said, 'Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?"

— Acts 4:25, World English Bible

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Acts 4 — Context

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For the man on whom this miracle of healing was performed was more than forty years old.

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Being let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.

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When they heard it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, "O Lord, you are God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all that is in them;

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who by the mouth of your servant, David, said, 'Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

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The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take council together, against the Lord, and against his Christ.'

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"For truly, in this city against your holy servant, Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together

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to do whatever your hand and your council foreordained to happen.

Acts 4:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 4:25 say?
Acts 4:25 in the World English Bible reads: “who by the mouth of your servant, David, said, 'Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?”
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 (WEB): “who by the mouth of your servant, David, said, 'Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?” 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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