Acts 1:17

Matthias Replaces Judas · Acts 1:12–26
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Translations

Modern
He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
Traditional
For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.
Literal
For he was numbered among us and was allotted the share of this ministry.”
Latin
…qui connumeratus erat in nobis, et sortitus est sortem ministerii hujus.

Original

Greek
English
He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”

Notes

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

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

Events

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Ordain, Ordination Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Apostasy: Judas Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Betrays the Lord Jesus Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Chosen As an Apostle 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' Self-Destruction Fulfilled