Acts 1:26

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

American Standard Version

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 in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might 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 14:41Therefore Saul said unto Jehovah, the God of Israel, Show the right. And Jonathan and Saul were taken [by lot]; but the people escaped.

Proverbs 16:22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

Acts 2:14But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spake forth unto them, [saying], Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and give ear unto 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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