Acts 1:26

Then they drew lots between them. The lot fell on Matthias, and a place among the eleven Apostles was voted to him.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 occupy the place in this ministry and Apostleship from which Judas through transgression fell, in order to go to his own place."

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Cross References

Acts 2:14Peter however, together with the Eleven, stood up and addressed them in a loud voice. "Men of Judaea, and all you inhabitants of Jerusalem," he said, "be in no uncertainty about this matter but pay attention to what I say.

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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