Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas

Acts 1

12 t Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey. 13 And when they had entered, they went up u into the upper room where they were staying: v Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and w Simon the Zealot; and x Judas the son of James. 14 y These all continued with one 1 accord in prayer 2 and supplication, with z the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with a His brothers.

15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the 3 disciples (altogether the number b of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, 16 "Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, c which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, d who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus; 17 "for e he was numbered with us and obtained a part in f this ministry." 18 g (Now this man purchased a field with h the 4 wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his 5 entrails gushed out. 19 And it became known to all those dwelling in Jerusalem; so that field is called in their own language, Akel Dama, that is, Field of Blood.)

20 "For it is written in the Book of Psalms:
i 'Let his dwelling place be 6 desolate,
And let no one live in it'; 7
and,
j 'Let 8 another take his 9 office.'

21 "Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 "beginning from the baptism of John to that day when k He was taken up from us, one of these must l become a witness with us of His resurrection." 23 And they proposed two: Joseph called m Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed and said, "You, O Lord, n who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen 25 o "to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place." 26 And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

  1. Cross References
    Luke 24:52
    And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.
  2. Cross References
    Mark 14:15
    "Then he will show you a large upper room, furnished and prepared; there make ready for us."
    Luke 22:12
    "Then he will show you a large, furnished upper room; there make ready."
    Acts 9:37
    But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.
    Acts 9:39
    Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
    Acts 20:8
    There were many lamps in the upper room where they were gathered together.
  3. Cross References
    Matthew 10:2 - 4
    Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother.
  4. Cross References
    Luke 6:15
    Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called the Zealot.
  5. Cross References
    Jude 1:1
    Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ:
  6. Cross References
    Acts 2:1
    When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
    Acts 2:46
    So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart.
  7. Cross References
    Luke 23:49
    But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.
    Luke 23:55
    And the women who had come with Him from Galilee followed after, and they observed the tomb and how His body was laid.
  8. Cross References
    Matthew 13:55
    Is this not the carpenter's son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas?
  9. Cross References
    Luke 22:32
    "But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren."
    Revelation 3:4
    You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy.
  10. Cross References
    Psalms 41:9
    Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, Has lifted up his heel against me.
  11. Cross References
    Matthew 26:47
    And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people.
    Mark 14:43
    And immediately, while He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
    Luke 22:47
    And while He was still speaking, behold, a multitude; and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him.
    John 18:3
    Then Judas, having received a detachment of troops, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.
  12. Cross References
    Matthew 10:4
    Simon the Cananite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.
  13. Cross References
    Acts 1:25
    "to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place."
  14. Cross References
    Matthew 27:3 - 10
    Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.
  15. Cross References
    Matthew 18:7
    Woe to the world because of offenses! For offen...
    Matthew 26:14
    Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, ...
    Matthew 26:15
    And said, "What are you willing to give me if I...
    Matthew 26:24
    "The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is writt...
    Mark 14:21
    "The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is writt...
    Luke 22:22
    "And truly the Son of Man goes as it has been d...
    John 17:12
    While I was with them in the world, I kept them...
  16. Cross References
    Psalms 69:25
    Let their dwelling place be desolate; Let no one live in their tents.
  17. Cross References
    Psalms 109:8
    Let his days be few, And let another take his office.
  18. Cross References
    Acts 1:9
    Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.
  19. Cross References
    Acts 1:8
    "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
    Acts 2:32
    This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses.
  20. Cross References
    Acts 15:22
    Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas who was also named Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren.
  21. Cross References
    1 Samuel 16:7
    But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.
    Jeremiah 17:10
    I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings.
    Acts 1:2
    Until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen.
  22. Cross References
    Acts 1:17
    "for he was numbered with us and obtained a part in this ministry."
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