Acts 1:24

And praying, they said: “May you, O Lord, who knows the heart of everyone, reveal which one of these two you have chosen,

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In The King James Version

And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

In Context

23And they appointed two: Joseph, who was called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

25to take a place in this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas prevaricated, so that he might go to his own place.”

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Cross References

1 Samuel 16:7And the Lord said to Samuel: “You should not look with favor on his face, nor on the height of his stature. For I have rejected him. Neither do I judge by the appearance of a man. For man sees those things that are apparent, but the Lord beholds the heart.”

1 Chronicles 28:9And as for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and a willing mind. For the Lord searches all hearts, and understands the thoughts of all minds. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will cast you aside for eternity.

Psalms 7:9The Lord judges the people. Judge me, O Lord, according to my justice and according to my innocence within me.

Proverbs 3:5Have confidence in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend upon your own prudence.

Jeremiah 11:20But you, O Lord of hosts, who judges justly, and who tests the temperament and the heart, let me see your vengeance against them. For I have revealed my case to you.

Jeremiah 20:12And you, O Lord of hosts, the Tester of the just, who sees the temperament and the heart: I beg you to let me see your vengeance upon them. For I have revealed my case to you.

Matthew Henry on Acts 1:16-26

The Death of Judas; Matthias Elected to Be an Apostle. 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) 16 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. 17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. 18 Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and… Read the whole commentary →

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