Acts 1:25

to take the place in this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place.

Revised Version 1895

In The King James Version

That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

In Context

24And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew of these two the one whom thou hast chosen,

26And they gave lots for them; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

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Cross References

Psalms 109:7When he is judged, let him come forth guilty; and let his prayer be turned into sin.

Matthew 25:46And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life.

Matthew 27:3Then Judas, which betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

John 13:27And after the sop, then entered Satan into him. Jesus therefore saith unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.

Acts 1:16Brethren, it was needful that the scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus.

1 Corinthians 9:2If to others I am not an apostle, yet at least I am to you; for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

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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