Acts 1:16
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Acts 1:16
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"Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.
Acts 1:17
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~"For he was counted among us and received his share in this ministry."
Acts 1:18
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(Now this man acquired a field with the price of his wickedness, and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out.
Acts 1:19
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And it became known to all who were living in Jerusalem; so that in their own language that field was called Hakeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)
Acts 1:20
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"For it is written in the book of Psalms, `LET HIS HOMESTEAD BE MADE DESOLATE, AND LET NO ONE DWELL IN IT'; and, `LET ANOTHER MAN TAKE HIS OFFICE.'
Acts 1:21
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~"Therefore it is necessary that of the men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us--
Acts 1:22
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beginning with the baptism of John until the day that He was taken up from us--one of these {must} become a witness with us of His resurrection."
Acts 1:23
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So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabbas (who was also called Justus), and Matthias.
Acts 1:24
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And they prayed and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two You have chosen
Acts 1:25
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to occupy this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place."
Acts 1:26
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And they drew lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles.
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