Acts 1:26

Translations

Modern

Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.

Traditional

And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Literal

And they gave lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Latin

Et dederunt sortes eis, et cecidit sors super Mathiam: et annumeratus est cum undecim Apostolis.

Original

Greek

English

Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.

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

Leviticus 16:8
After Aaron casts lots for the two goats, one for the LORD and the other for the scapegoat,
Joshua 18:10
And Joshua cast lots for them in the presence of the LORD at Shiloh, where he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions.
1 Samuel 14:41–42
So Saul said to the LORD, the God of Israel, “Why have You not answered Your servant this day? If the fault is with me or my son Jonathan, respond with Urim, but if the fault is with the men of Israel, respond with Thummim.” And Jonathan and Saul were selected, but the people were cleared of the charge.
Jonah 1:7
“Come!” said the sailors to one another. “Let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity that is upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.
1 Chronicles 24:5
Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants.
Acts 2:14
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.

People

Matthias: Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Disciple Judas Lots, Casting of Matthias Numbers and Numerology Ordain, Ordination Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Apostles: Names of Casting Lots Christian Minister: Ordination of of Matthias Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Matthias: Chosen As an Apostle in the Place of Judas Ministers: Faithful: Matthias The Lot: An Apostle Chosen By The Providence of God is Exercised in Directing all Events

Acts 1:26

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