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Acts 4:26-27 (NIV)

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²⁶ The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against his Anointed One. ' ²⁷ Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed.

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 26) Did God put all rulers in power? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 26) Teach Us To Pray - Enemies and Opposition (2008-09-22)
(v. 27) Teach Us To Pray - Enemies and Opposition (2008-09-22)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 27) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)

Definition(s):
Herod (Her-od): son of a hero
Israel (Iz-rehl): who prevails with God
Israel (Is-ra-el): who prevails with God
Pilate (Pie-lat): armed with a dart
Pontius (Pon-shus): marine; belonging to the sea