Acts 1:26

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

Young's Literal Translation

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 receive the share of this ministration and apostleship, from which Judas, by transgression, did fall, to go on to his proper place;'

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Cross References

Leviticus 16:8'And Aaron hath given lots over the two goats, one lot for Jehovah, and one lot for a goat of departure;

1 Samuel 14:41And Saul saith unto Jehovah, God of Israel, 'Give perfection;' and Jonathan and Saul are captured, and the people went out.

Proverbs 16:22A fountain of life [is] understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

Acts 2:14and Peter having stood up with the eleven, lifted up his voice and declared to them, 'Men, Jews! and all those dwelling in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and harken to my sayings,

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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