Acts 4:27-29

Expanded Bible

²⁷ ·These things really happened when [For truly; Indeed] Herod, Pontius Pilate, and ·some Jews [the people of Israel] and Gentiles all came together here in ·Jerusalem [^Lthis city] against your holy ·servant [child] Jesus, the One you ·made to be the Christ [^Lanointed; Luke 4:18; ^CChrist in Greek and Messiah in Hebrew mean “anointed one”]. ²⁸ These people made your plan happen because of your ·power [^Lhand] and your ·will [purpose]. [or ^LThey did whatever your hand and your purpose predestined/determined beforehand to be done.] ²⁹ And now, Lord, ·listen to [consider] their threats. Lord, help us, your ·servants [slaves], to speak your ·word [message] ·without fear [^Lwith all boldness/confidence].