Acts 4:27 cpdv — For truly Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, joined together in this city against yo…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"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 "

— Acts 4:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 4 — Context

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And when they had heard it, with one accord, they lifted up their voice to God, and they said: “Lord, you are the One who made heaven and earth, the sea and all that is in them,

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who, by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David, your servant, said: ‘Why have the Gentiles been seething, and why have the people been pondering nonsense?

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The kings of the earth have stood up, and the leaders have joined together as one, against the Lord and against his Christ.’

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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

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to do what your hand and your counsel had decreed would be done.

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And now, O Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to your servants that they may speak your word with all confidence,

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by extending your hand in cures and signs and miracles, to be done through the name of your holy Son, Jesus.”

Acts 4:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:27 say?
Acts 4:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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 ”
Where is Acts 4:27 in the Bible?
Acts 4:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 27.
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 4:27.
What translation should I read Acts 4:27 in?
Acts 4:27 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 4:27?
Acts 4:27 reads (CPDV): “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 ” 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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