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Acts 4:27 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 4:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 4 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,”
Acts 4:27 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 4:27
For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, This prayer acknowledges God's sovereignty over Jesus' crucifixion. The Greek ep' alētheias (ἐπ' ἀληθείας, "of a truth") means "truly, certainly"—emphasizing factual accuracy. "Holy child" (hagion paida, ἅγιον παῖδα) can mean "holy servant" or "holy child," connecting to Isaiah's Suffering Servant prophecies. "Whom thou hast anointed" (echrisis, ἔχρισας) identifies Jesus as Messiah (Christos = Anointed One).The verse lists fo...
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“and led him away”
“The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.”
“to proclaim liberty to the captives”
“And the men that held Jesus mocked him”
“and those who were his own didn't receive him.”
“and the rulers take counsel together”
“that he should be clean? What is he who is born of a woman”