Acts 1:26

They drew lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was counted with the eleven apostles.

World English Bible

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 part 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 16:8Aaron shall cast lots for the two goats: one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat.

1 Samuel 14:41Therefore Saul said to the LORD, the God of Israel, “Show the right.” Jonathan and Saul were chosen, but the people escaped.

Proverbs 16:22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

Acts 2:14But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice and spoke out to them, “You men of Judea and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen 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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