Acts 1:26

Then they drew lots between them; and, the lot having fallen to Matthias, he was added to the number of 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 the place in this apostolic work, which Judas has abandoned, to go to his proper place.’

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Cross References

Acts 2:14Then Peter, surrounded by the eleven other apostles, stood up, and, raising his voice, addressed the crowd. ‘People of Judea,’ he began, ‘and all you who are staying in Jerusalem, let me tell you what this means. Mark well 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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