Acts 4:25

Acts 4:25 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

25You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of your servant, our father David:

“ ‘Why do the nations rage

and the peoples plot in vain?

25who by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David Your servant, said,

‘Why were the 4:25 Or Gentilesnations insolent,

And the peoples plotting in vain?

25who by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David Your servant, said,

‘Why did the Or nationsGentiles rage,

And the peoples devise futile things?

25who by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David, Your servant, said,

‘Why did the nations (Gentiles) become arrogant and rage,

And the peoples devise futile things [against the Lord]?

25You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant,4:25 Or child; also in verses 27 and 30 our father David:

‘Why do the nations rage

and the peoples plot in vain?

25Long ago you spoke by the Holy Spirit. You spoke through the mouth of our father David, who served you. You said,

“ ‘Why are the nations angry?

Why do the people make useless plans?