Acts 1:26

And they cast lots concerning them, and the lot fell upon Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven Apostles.

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In The King James Version

And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

In Context

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

Leviticus 16:8And casting lots over them both, one is to be offered to the Lord, and the other is to be the emissary goat.

1 Samuel 14:41And Saul said to the Lord, the God of Israel: “O Lord, God of Israel, grant a sign: Why is it that you will not respond to your servant this day? If this iniquity is in me, or in my son Jonathan, grant an indication. Or if this iniquity is in your people, grant a sanctification.” And Jonathan and Saul were discovered, but the people were released.

Proverbs 16:22Learning is a fountain of life to one who possesses it. The doctrine of the foolish is senseless.

Acts 2:14But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and he spoke to them: “Men of Judea, and all those who are staying in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and incline your ears to my words.

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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