Acts 1:15

Translations

Modern

In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said,

Traditional

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,)

Literal

And in these days, Peter, having risen up in the midst of the brothers, said (and the multitude of names at the same place was about a hundred twenty),

Latin

In diebus illis, exsurgens Petrus in medio fratrum, dixit (erat autem turba hominum simul, fere centum viginti):

Original

Greek

English

In those days Peter stood up among the brothers ( a gathering of about a hundred and twenty ) and said,

Notes

Acts 1:13–26

The apostles waited for the promised gift of the Holy Spirit (1:4–5). All 120 disciples in Jerusalem were persisting in prayer (1:13–14). Then they chose a new apostle to replace Judas Iscariot (1:15–26).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter The Growth of the Church

Events

Matthias replaces Judas

Related verses

1 Corinthians 15:6
After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.
Acts 21:20
When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.
Revelation 3:4
But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white.
Psalm 32:5–6
Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah
John 21:23
Because of this, the rumor spread among the brothers that this disciple would not die. However, Jesus did not say that he would not die, but only, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you?”
Revelation 11:13
And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand were killed in the quake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.
Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
Matthew 13:31
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field.
John 14:12
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
John 21:15–17
When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
Psalm 51:9–13
Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities.

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Brothers (and Sisters) Ordain, Ordination Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Matthias: Chosen As an Apostle in the Place of Judas Peter: His Statement in Front of the Disciples Concerning the Death of Judas

Acts 1:15

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Events?

Related verses?