²⁷ For of a truth there assembled together in this city against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel,

²⁸ To do what thy hand and thy counsel decreed to be done.

²⁹ And now, Lord, behold their threatenings, and grant unto thy servants, that with all confidence they may speak thy word,