Acts 1:16

Translations

Modern

“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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

“Men, brothers, it was necessary for the Scripture to have been fulfilled that the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, the one having become guide to those having arrested Jesus.

Latin

Viri fratres, oportet impleri Scripturam quam prædixit Spiritus Sanctus per os David de Juda, qui fuit dux eorum qui comprehenderunt Jesum:

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English

“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.

Notes

Acts 1:16–17

the Scripture had to be fulfilled: See 1:20.

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

Judas Iscariot Simon Peter The Holy Spirit’s Presence

Events

Matthias replaces Judas

Related verses

Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
John 13:18
I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’
Psalm 55:12–15
For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide.
Acts 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.’
John 12:38–40
This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”
Matthew 26:56
But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.
Matthew 26:54
But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”
Matthew 26:47
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.
John 18:2–8
Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.
Acts 4:25–28
You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
Hebrews 3:7–8
Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,
1 Peter 1:11
…trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judas: The apostle who betrayed Jesus

Glossary

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

Topics

Apostasy: Judas Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Inerrancy of the Bible Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Betrays the Lord Jesus Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Prophecies Concerning Matthias: Chosen As an Apostle in the Place of Judas Peter: His Statement in Front of the Disciples Concerning the Death of Judas Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: Judas Iscariot's Self-Destruction Predicted Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: Judas' Self-Destruction Fulfilled Prophecy: They Who Uttered: Spoke by the Holy Spirit Repentance: Judas The Holy Spirit: is God: Being Invoked As Jehovah The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit: Design of To Reveal Future Events the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Spoke In, and By, the Prophets The Scriptures: Given by Inspiration of the Holy Spirit Word of God: Inspiration of

Acts 1:16

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