Acts 1:15-20

Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas

15 In those days Peter stood up among j the brothers (the company of persons was in all about 120) and said, 16 "Brothers, k the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, l who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. 17 For m he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in n this ministry." 18 (Now this man o acquired a field with p the reward of his wickedness, and falling headlong 1 he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out. 19 And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the field was called q in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

20 "For it is written in the Book of Psalms,
r "'May his camp become desolate,
and let there be no one to dwell in it';
and
s "'Let another take his office.'

  1. Cross References
    John 21:23
    So the saying spread abroad among the brothers that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?
  2. Cross References
    Luke 24:44
    Then he said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.
    Luke 22:37
    For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: 'And he was numbered with the transgressors.' For what is written about me has its fulfillment.
  3. Cross References
    Matthew 26:47
    While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
    Mark 14:43
    And immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
    Luke 22:47
    While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him.
    John 18:3
    So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
  4. Cross References
    John 6:71
    He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the Twelve, was going to betray him.
    John 13:21
    After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, "Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.
  5. Cross References
    Acts 1:25
    To take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.
    Acts 20:24
    But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
    Acts 21:19
    After greeting them, he related one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.
    Romans 11:13
    Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry
    2 Corinthians 4:1
    Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.
  6. Cross References
    Matthew 27:5 - 8
    And throwing down the pieces of silver into the temple, he departed, and he went and hanged himself.
  7. Cross References
    Matthew 26:14 - 16
    Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
  8. Cross References
    Acts 21:40
    And when he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the steps, motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great hush, he addressed them in the Hebrew language, saying:
  9. Cross References
    Psalms 69:25
    May their camp be a desolation; let no one dwell in their tents.
  10. Cross References
    Psalms 109:8
    May his days be few; may another take his office!
  11. Cross References
    Psalms 69:25
    May their camp be a desolation; let no one dwell in their tents.
  12. Cross References
    Psalms 109:8
    May his days be few; may another take his office!
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