Acts 1:24

Translations

Modern

And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen

Traditional

And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

Literal

And having prayed, they said, “You, Lord, knower of the heart of all, show which one of these two You chose

Latin

Et orantes dixerunt: Tu Domine, qui corda nosti omnium, ostende quem elegeris ex his duobus unum,

Original

Greek

English

And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen

Notes

Acts 1:23–26

With prayer and humble dependence on God that he would reveal his will, the apostles cast lots (1:14, 24). This was a traditional way to discover God’s will (see Leviticus 16:8; Numbers 27:21; Deuteronomy 33:8; Joshua 14:2; 18:3–10; Proverbs 16:33). God chose Matthias by lot to replace Judas. After Pentecost, the Holy Spirit guided the followers of Jesus through dreams, visions, and prophecies instead of through lots (compare Acts 2:17–18; 13:2; 16:7–10).
You know everyone's heart: See also 1 Samuel 16:6–7; 1 Kings 8:39; 1 Chronicles 28:9; 2 Chronicles 6:30; Psalms 7:9; 44:21; Jeremiah 11:20; John 2:24–25; Revelation 2:23.

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 Paul’s Role as an Apostle

Events

Matthias replaces Judas

Related verses

1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
Acts 15:8
And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us.
Jeremiah 17:10
I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.
Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
Acts 14:23
Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.
Revelation 2:23
Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
Romans 8:27
And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
Acts 6:6
They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Psalm 7:9
Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds.
Psalm 44:21
…would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?
Numbers 27:16
“May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation
John 2:24–25
But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Elect, Election Matthias Ordain, Ordination Peter, the Apostle Resurrection

Topics

Christian Minister: Prayer For, Exemplified Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian God: Knowledge of Heart: Known to God Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of Jesus, the Christ: Worship of Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Betrays the Lord Jesus Matthias: Chosen As an Apostle in the Place of Judas Omniscience Prayer of the Apostles The Providence of God: Saints should Pray to be Guided By

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