Acts 1:22
from the time John was baptizing up until the day Jesus was taken up to heaven from us. One of these must be chosen to join together with us as we witness, giving evidence of Jesus' resurrection.”
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In Context
21“So now we have to choose someone who has been with us the whole time that Jesus was with us,
23Two names were put forward: Joseph Justus, also known as Barsabbas, and Matthias.
Cross References
Mark 1:1Here is the beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
John 1:28This all happened in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
Acts 1:2until the day he was taken up to heaven. This was after he'd given instructions through the Holy Spirit to his chosen apostles.
Acts 4:33The apostles gave their testimony regarding the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with tremendous power, and God greatly blessed them all.
Hebrews 2:3how will we escape if we don't pay attention to this great salvation that the Lord first announced, and then we had confirmed to us by those who heard him.
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 →