Acts 1:25

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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, who knowest the hearts of all, shew us, which of these two Thou hast chosen,

26And they gave out their lots, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the apostles.

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Cross References

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

Matthew 27:3Then Judas, who had betrayed Him, when he saw that He was condemned, being struck with remorse, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,

John 13:27And after the sop Satan entred into him. Then Jesus saith unto him, What thou dost, do quickly.

Acts 1:16and said, Men and brethren, it was necessary that this scripture should be fulfilled, which the holy Ghost spake by the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who was guide to them that apprehended Jesus:

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

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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