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

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

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59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

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59 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin(A) were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death.

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27 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:

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Judas Hangs Himself

27 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed.(A)

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12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.

13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.

14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

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12 “The ten horns(A) you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour(B) will receive authority as kings along with the beast. 13 They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast.(C) 14 They will wage war(D) against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over(E) them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings(F)—and with him will be his called, chosen(G) and faithful followers.”

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11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

12 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

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11 Then Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked him. Dressing him in an elegant robe,(A) they sent him back to Pilate. 12 That day Herod and Pilate became friends(B)—before this they had been enemies.

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Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

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You love righteousness(A) and hate wickedness;(B)
    therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
    by anointing(C) you with the oil of joy.(D)

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38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

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38 how God anointed(A) Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing(B) all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.(C)

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41 He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

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41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ).(A)

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30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.

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30 There is no wisdom,(A) no insight, no plan
    that can succeed against the Lord.(B)

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For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.

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When the kings joined forces,
    when they advanced together,(A)

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34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

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34 For the one whom God has sent(A) speaks the words of God, for God[a] gives the Spirit(B) without limit.

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Footnotes

  1. John 3:34 Greek he

23 Forget not the voice of thine enemies: the tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually.

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23 Do not ignore the clamor(A) of your adversaries,(B)
    the uproar(C) of your enemies,(D) which rises continually.

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18 Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Lord, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.

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18 Remember how the enemy has mocked you, Lord,
    how foolish people(A) have reviled your name.

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