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Acts 4:26-27 (CEV)

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²⁶ The kings of earth prepare for war, and the rulers join together against the Lord and his Messiah." ²⁷ 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.

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 26) Did God put all rulers in power? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 26) Teach Us To Pray - Enemies and Opposition (2008-09-22)
(v. 27) Teach Us To Pray - Enemies and Opposition (2008-09-22)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 27) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)

Definition(s):
Herod (Her-od): son of a hero
Pilate (Pie-lat): armed with a dart
Pontius (Pon-shus): marine; belonging to the sea