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Acts 1:12-26
New International Version
Acts 1:12-26
New International Version
Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas
12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem(A) from the hill called the Mount of Olives,(B) a Sabbath day’s walk[a] from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room(C) where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.(D) 14 They all joined together constantly in prayer,(E) along with the women(F) and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.(G)
15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) 16 and said, “Brothers and sisters,[b](H) the Scripture had to be fulfilled(I) in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas,(J) who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. 17 He was one of our number(K) and shared in our ministry.”(L)
18 (With the payment(M) he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field;(N) there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. 19 Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language(O) Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)
20 “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms:
and,
21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, 22 beginning from John’s baptism(R) to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness(S) with us of his resurrection.”
23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. 24 Then they prayed,(T) “Lord, you know everyone’s heart.(U) Show us(V) which of these two you have chosen 25 to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” 26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.(W)
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Acts 1:12-26
New Living Translation
Acts 1:12-26
New Living Translation
Matthias Replaces Judas
12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, a distance of half a mile.[a] 13 When they arrived, they went to the upstairs room of the house where they were staying.
Here are the names of those who were present: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the zealot), and Judas (son of James). 14 They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.
15 During this time, when about 120 believers[b] were together in one place, Peter stood up and addressed them. 16 “Brothers,” he said, “the Scriptures had to be fulfilled concerning Judas, who guided those who arrested Jesus. This was predicted long ago by the Holy Spirit, speaking through King David. 17 Judas was one of us and shared in the ministry with us.”
18 (Judas had bought a field with the money he received for his treachery. Falling headfirst there, his body split open, spilling out all his intestines. 19 The news of his death spread to all the people of Jerusalem, and they gave the place the Aramaic name Akeldama, which means “Field of Blood.”)
20 Peter continued, “This was written in the book of Psalms, where it says, ‘Let his home become desolate, with no one living in it.’ It also says, ‘Let someone else take his position.’[c]
21 “So now we must choose a replacement for Judas from among the men who were with us the entire time we were traveling with the Lord Jesus— 22 from the time he was baptized by John until the day he was taken from us. Whoever is chosen will join us as a witness of Jesus’ resurrection.”
23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. 24 Then they all prayed, “O Lord, you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosen 25 as an apostle to replace Judas in this ministry, for he has deserted us and gone where he belongs.” 26 Then they cast lots, and Matthias was selected to become an apostle with the other eleven.
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Acts 1:12-26
Contemporary English Version
Acts 1:12-26
Contemporary English Version
Someone To Take the Place of Judas
12-13 (A) The Mount of Olives was about a kilometer from Jerusalem. The apostles who had gone there were Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon, known as the Eager One,[a] and Judas the son of James.
After the apostles returned to the city, they went upstairs to the room where they had been staying.
14 The apostles often met together and prayed with a single purpose in mind.[b] The women and Mary the mother of Jesus would meet with them, and so would his brothers. 15 One day there were about 120 of the Lord's followers meeting together, and Peter stood up to speak to them. 16-17 He said:
My friends, long ago by the power of the Holy Spirit, David said something about Judas, and what he said has now happened. Judas was one of us and had worked with us, but he brought the mob to arrest Jesus. 18 (B) Then Judas bought some land with the money he was given for doing that evil thing. He fell headfirst into the field. His body burst open, and all his insides came out. 19 When the people of Jerusalem found out about this, they called the place Akeldama, which in the local language means “Field of Blood.”
20 (C) In the book of Psalms it says,
“Leave his house empty,
and don't let anyone
live there.”
It also says,
“Let someone else
have his job.”
21-22 (D) So we need someone else to help us tell others that Jesus has been raised from death. He must also be one of the men who was with us from the very beginning. He must have been with us from the time the Lord Jesus was baptized by John until the day he was taken to heaven.
23 Two men were suggested: One of them was Joseph Barsabbas, known as Justus, and the other was Matthias. 24 Then they all prayed, “Lord, you know what everyone is like! Show us the one you have chosen 25 to be an apostle and to serve in place of Judas, who got what he deserved.” 26 They drew names, and Matthias was chosen to join the group of the eleven apostles.
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Acts 1:12-26
New American Standard Bible
Acts 1:12-26
New American Standard Bible
The Upper Room
12 Then they (A)returned to Jerusalem from the [a](B)mountain called [b]Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a [c]Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to (C)the upstairs room where they were staying, that is, (D)Peter, John, [d]James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, [e]James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and (E)Judas the [f]son of [g]James. 14 All these (F)were continually devoting themselves with one [h]mind to prayer, along with (G)the women, and Mary the (H)mother of Jesus, and with His (I)brothers.
15 [i]At this time Peter stood up among (J)the brothers and sisters (a group of about 120 [j]people was there together), and said, 16 “[k]Brothers, (K)the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, (L)who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. 17 For he was (M)counted among us and received his share in (N)this ministry.” 18 (Now this man (O)acquired a field with (P)the price of his wickedness, and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out. 19 And it became known to all the residents of Jerusalem; as a result that field was called Hakeldama in (Q)their own language, that is, Field of Blood.) 20 “For it is written in the book of Psalms:
‘(R)May his residence be made desolate,
And may there be none living in it’;
and,
21 Therefore it is necessary that of the men who have accompanied us all the time that (T)the Lord Jesus went in and out [m]among us— 22 (U)beginning [n]with the baptism of John until the day that He (V)was taken up from us—one of these must become a (W)witness with us of His resurrection.” 23 So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabbas (who was also called Justus), and (X)Matthias. 24 And they (Y)prayed and said, “You, Lord, who (Z)know the hearts of all people, show which one of these two You have chosen 25 to [o]occupy (AA)this ministry and (AB)apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” 26 And they [p](AC)drew lots for them, and the lot fell [q]to (AD)Matthias; and he was added to (AE)the eleven apostles.
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- Acts 1:12 Or hill
- Acts 1:12 Or Olive Grove
- Acts 1:12 2,000 cubits, or about 0.6 miles or 1 km
- Acts 1:13 Or Jacob
- Acts 1:13 Or Jacob
- Acts 1:13 Or brother
- Acts 1:13 Or Jacob
- Acts 1:14 Or purpose
- Acts 1:15 Lit In these days
- Acts 1:15 Lit names
- Acts 1:16 Lit Men, brothers
- Acts 1:20 Lit position of oversight
- Acts 1:21 Lit to us
- Acts 1:22 Lit from
- Acts 1:25 Lit take the place of
- Acts 1:26 Lit gave
- Acts 1:26 Or upon
Acts 1:12-26
New King James Version
Acts 1:12-26
New King James Version
The Upper Room Prayer Meeting
12 (A)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 (B)into the upper room where they were staying: (C)Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and (D)Simon the Zealot; and (E)Judas the son of James. 14 (F)These all continued with one [a]accord in prayer [b]and supplication, with (G)the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with (H)His brothers.
Matthias Chosen(I)
15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the [c]disciples (altogether the number (J)of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, 16 “Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, (K)which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, (L)who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus; 17 for (M)he was numbered with us and obtained a part in (N)this ministry.”
18 (O)(Now this man purchased a field with (P)the [d]wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his [e]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:
and,
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 (S)He was taken up from us, one of these must (T)become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
23 And they proposed two: Joseph called (U)Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, (V)who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen 25 (W)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.
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