Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 2:1-6

"Why do the nations rage, And the peoples meditate a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against Jehovah, and against his anointed, [saying], Let us break their bonds asunder, And cast away their cords from us. He that sitteth in the heavens will laugh: The Lord will have them in derision. Then will he speak unto them in his wrath, And vex them in his sore displeasure: Yet I have set my king Upon my holy hill of Zion." — Psalms 2:1-6 (ASV)

Here we are told who would appear as adversaries to Christ. Since this world is the kingdom of Satan, unconverted people, of every rank, party, and character, are stirred up by him to oppose the cause of God. But the rulers of the earth have generally been most active. The truths and precepts of Christianity are against ambitious projects and worldly lusts. We are told what they aim at in this opposition.

They desire to break apart the bands of conscience and the cords of God's commandments; they will not receive them, but instead cast them away as far as they can. These enemies can show no good reason for opposing such a just and holy government, which, if everyone accepted it, would bring a heaven on earth. They can hope for no success in opposing such a powerful kingdom.

The Lord Jesus has all power both in heaven and on earth, and is Head over all things to the church, despite the restless efforts of his enemies. Christ's throne is set up in his church, that is, in the hearts of all believers.