Acts 1:17
For Judas was reckoned as one of our number, and a share in this ministry was allotted to him."
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 10:4Simon the Cananaean, and Judas the Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.
Luke 6:16James's relative Judas, and Judas Iscariot who proved to be a traitor.
John 6:70"Did not I choose you--the Twelve?" said Jesus, "and even of you one is a devil."
Acts 1:25to occupy the place in this ministry and Apostleship from which Judas through transgression fell, in order to go to his own place."
Acts 20:24But even the sacrifice of my life I count as nothing, if only I may perfect my earthly course, and be faithful to the duty which the Lord Jesus has entrusted to me of proclaiming, as of supreme importance, the Good News of God's grace.
2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore, being engaged in this service and being mindful of the mercy which has been shown us, we are not cowards.
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 →