Acts 1:24-26
Amplified Bible
24 They prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know all hearts [their thoughts, motives, desires], show us which one of these two You have chosen 25 to occupy this ministry and apostleship which Judas left to go to his own place [of evil].” 26 And they [a]cast lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles.
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- Acts 1:26 The custom of the Jews was to write the names on stones, place them in a container and shake it until one stone fell out.
Acts 1:24-26
New International Version
24 Then they prayed,(A) “Lord, you know everyone’s heart.(B) Show us(C) 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.(D)
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