Acts 1:16

Brethren! It was needful for the Scripture to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spake beforehand through the mouth of David, concerning Judas,—who became guide unto them who apprehended Jesus;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

15And, in these days, Peter, standing up in the midst of the brethren, said,—and there was a multitude of names, of one accord, about a hundred and twenty,—

17For that he had come to be reckoned among us and obtained the lot of this ministry.—

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Cross References

2 Kings 15:12That, was the word of Yahweh, which he spake unto Jehu, saying, Thy sons, to four generations, shall sit on the throne of Israel. And it was so!

Psalms 55:12For it is, not an enemy, that reproacheth me, Or I could bear it,—Not one that hath hated me, who, against me, hath magnified himself, Or I might hide myself from him;

Matthew 26:54How then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that, thus, it must needs come to pass?

Mark 12:36David himself, hath said, by the Holy Spirit,—The Lord, hath said unto, my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, until I put thy foes beneath thy feet.

Luke 22:47While yet he was speaking, lo! a multitude; and, he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them on,—and he drew near unto Jesus, to kiss him.

John 12:38that, the word of Isaiah the prophet, might be fulfilled, which said—Lord! who believed, what we have heard? And, the arm of the Lord, to whom, was it revealed?

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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