The kings of the earth rise up against the Lord. The rulers of the earth join together against his anointed king.

世上的君王一齐起来，臣宰一同商议，要敌挡耶和华并他的受膏者，

世上的君王都站稳，臣宰一同算计，要对抗耶和华，对抗他的受膏者：

世上的君王都站稳，臣宰一同算计，要对抗耶和华，对抗他的受膏者：

世上的君王一同行动，官长聚集商议，要抵挡耶和华和祂所膏立的王。

世上的君王起来，首领聚在一起，敌对耶和华和他所膏立的，说：

地上的君王们站出来，首领们一同商定，敌对耶和华和他的受膏者，说：

世上的君王一齊起來，臣宰一同商議，要敵擋耶和華並他的受膏者，

世上的君王都站穩，臣宰一同算計，要對抗耶和華，對抗他的受膏者：

世上的君王都站穩，臣宰一同算計，要對抗耶和華，對抗他的受膏者：

世上的君王一同行動，官長聚集商議，要抵擋耶和華和祂所膏立的王。

世上的君王起來，首領聚在一起，敵對耶和華和他所膏立的，說：

地上君王列陣站着，眾人君一同陰謀，要敵擋永恆主，敵擋他所膏立的，說：

地上的君王們站出來，首領們一同商定，敵對耶和華和他的受膏者，說：

世上列王興起、羣伯會議、耶和華是敵、受膏者是逆、

列王立、群伯集、耶和華是違、受膏者是逆、曰、

世間君王興起、侯伯會議、欲抗逆主、抗逆主所立之受膏者、

世酋蠭起兮。跋扈飛揚。共圖背叛天主兮。反抗受命之王。

The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,

The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,

The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one.

The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers conspire together against the LORD and his Anointed One:

The kings of the earth take their stand And the rulers conspire together Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying,

The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying,

The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against Jehovah, and against his anointed, saying,

The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and His Anointed One:

The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed,[ saying],

The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the LORD and his anointed king.

The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying,

It was early in the morning. All the chief priests and the elders of the people planned how to put Jesus to death.

“ The ten horns you saw are ten kings. They have not yet received a kingdom. But for one hour they will receive authority to rule together with the beast.They have only one purpose. So they will give their power and authority to the beast.They will make war against the Lamb. But the Lamb will have victory over them. That’s because he is the most powerful Lord of all and the greatest King of all. His appointed, chosen and faithful followers will be with him.”

The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for something to use against Jesus. They wanted to put him to death.

The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon. He told him,“ We have found the Messiah.” Messiah means Christ.

You love what is right and hate what is evil. So your God has placed you above your companions. He has filled you with joy by pouring the sacred oil on your head.

Herod and his soldiers laughed at him and made fun of him. They dressed him in a beautiful robe. Then they sent him back to Pilate.That day Herod and Pilate became friends. Before this time they had been enemies.

Many kings joined forces. They entered Israel together.

The Spirit of the Lord and King is on me. The Lord has anointed me to announce good news to poor people. He has sent me to comfort those whose hearts have been broken. He has sent me to announce freedom for those who have been captured. He wants me to set prisoners free from their dark cells.

Lord, remember how your enemies have made fun of you. Remember how foolish people have attacked you with their words.

I have found my servant David. I have poured my sacred oil on his head.

About this time, King Herod arrested some people who belonged to the church. He planned to make them suffer greatly.He had James killed with a sword. James was John’s brother.Herod saw that the death of James pleased some Jews. So he arrested Peter also. This happened during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.After Herod arrested Peter, he put him in prison. Peter was placed under guard. He was watched by four groups of four soldiers each. Herod planned to put Peter on public trial. It would take place after the Passover Feast.So Peter was kept in prison. But the church prayed hard to God for him.It was the night before Herod was going to bring him to trial. Peter was sleeping between two soldiers. Two chains held him there. Lookouts stood guard at the entrance.

You know how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Jesus went around doing good. He healed all who were under the devil’s power. God was with him.

The Lord is at your right hand. He will crush kings on the day when he is angry.

At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus. They said to him,“ Leave this place. Go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.”

No wisdom, wise saying or plan can succeed against the Lord.

Kings, be wise! Rulers of the earth, be warned!

Pay close attention to the shouts of your enemies. The trouble they cause never stops.

Herod realized that the Wise Men had tricked him. So he became very angry. He gave orders about Bethlehem and the area around it. He ordered all the boys two years old and under to be killed. This agreed with the time when the Wise Men had seen the star.

The next day the rulers, the elders and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem.Annas, the high priest, was there. So were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and other people in the high priest’s family.They had Peter and John brought to them. They wanted to question them.“ By what power did you do this?” they asked.“ And through whose name?”Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit. He said to them,“ Rulers and elders of the people!

And in the morning you will see the glory of the Lord. He has heard you say you aren’t happy with him. Who are we? Why are you telling us you aren’t happy with us?”

The one whom God has sent speaks God’s words. That’s because God gives the Holy Spirit without limit.

Then the chief priests met with the elders of the people. They met in the palace of Caiaphas, the high priest.

Whoever hates me hates my Father also.

You have loved what is right and hated what is evil. So your God has placed you above your companions. He has filled you with joy by pouring the sacred oil on your head.”( Psalm 45:6, 7)

He fell to the ground. He heard a voice speak to him,“ Saul! Saul! Why are you opposing me?”