¹⁵ In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) ¹⁶ and said, “Brothers and sisters,^[a](A) the Scripture had to be fulfilled^(B) in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas,^(C) who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. ¹⁷ He was one of our number^(D) and shared in our ministry.”^(E)

²⁰ “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms:

and,

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^(C) to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness^(D) with us of his resurrection.”

²³ So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. ²⁴ Then they prayed,^(E) “Lord, you know everyone’s heart.^(F) Show us^(G) 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.^(H)

Psalm 103

Of David.

¹¹ Dear friends,^(A) since God so loved us,^(B) we also ought to love one another.^{(C) 12} No one has ever seen God;^(D) but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.^(E)

¹³ This is how we know^(F) that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit.^{(G) 14} And we have seen and testify^(H) that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.^{(I) 15} If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God,^(J) God lives in them and they in God.^{(K) 16} And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.

God is love.^(L) Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.^(M)

¹⁸ I will not leave you as orphans;^(A) I will come to you.^(B)