Acts 1:26

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

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas went aside, to go his way unto his own place.

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Cross References

Leviticus 16:8And Aaron shall cast lots over the two goats,—one lot for Yahweh, and one lot for Azazel.

1 Samuel 14:41And Saul said unto Yahweh—O God of Israel! now set forth the truth. Then were, Jonathan and Saul, taken, and, the people, escaped.

Proverbs 16:22A well-spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.

Acts 2:14But, taking his stand, Peter with the eleven lifted up his voice, and sounded out unto them—Ye men of Judaea, and all ye who are sojourning in Jerusalem! Let, this, unto you be known, and give ear unto my declarations;—

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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