Acts 1:12–26 · BSB
1:12
Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near the city, a Sabbath day’s journey away.
1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
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1:14
With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
1:15
In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said,
1:16
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.
1:17
He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
1:18
(Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.
1:19
This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)
1:20
“For it is written in the book of Psalms: ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, ‘May another take his position.’
1:21
Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
1:22
beginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
1:23
So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
1:24
And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen
1:25
to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”
1:26
Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.
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