Acts 1:26

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas hath by transgression fallen, that he might go to his own place.

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Cross References

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

1 Samuel 14:41And Saul said to the Lord: O Lord God of Israel, give a sign, by which we may know, what the meaning is, that thou answerest not thy servant to day. If this iniquity be in me, or in my son Jonathan, give a proof: or if this iniquity be in thy people, give holiness. And Jonathan and Saul were taken, and the people escaped.

Proverbs 16:22Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.

Acts 2:14But Peter standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke to them: Ye men of Judea, and all you that dwell in Jerusalem, be this known to you, and with your ears receive 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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