Acts 4:25-29 You said, through the Holy Spirit and by means of the inspired writings of our forefather David, your servant, - : Psa., 'Why did the unconverted Gentiles rage at the Messiah, and the people of Israel devise useless plans for opposing Christ?

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ²⁵ [You] said, through the Holy Spirit and by means of [the inspired writings of] our forefather David, your servant, [Psa. 2:1-2], 'Why did the [unconverted] Gentiles rage [at the Messiah], and the people [of Israel] devise useless plans [for opposing Christ]? ²⁶ The kings of the earth [i.e., Herod and Pilate] took their stand [against Jesus], and the rulers [of the Jews] gathered against the Lord and against His Anointed One [i.e., Christ].' ²⁷ For [truly] it was both Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, who gathered together in this city [of Jerusalem] against your Holy Servant Jesus ²⁸ to do what your plan and wisdom predetermined should happen. ²⁹ So, now Lord, take account of the threats [of these Jewish leaders] and give your servants all the boldness [we need] to speak your message,