Acts 1:26

And they gave lots on them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Darby Translation

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 receive the lot of this service and apostleship, from which Judas transgressing fell to go to his own place.

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Cross References

Leviticus 16:8And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats: one lot for Jehovah, and the other lot for Azazel.

1 Samuel 14:41And Saul said to Jehovah the God of Israel, Give a perfect [testimony]! And Jonathan and Saul were taken, and the people escaped.

Proverbs 16:22Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.

Acts 2:14But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice and spoke forth to them, Men of Judaea, and all ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give heed 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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