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Acts 1:15-26 (Show Context)
1:15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers gathering of about 120 people ) and said , 16 “Brothers ,scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through David concerning Judas —who became the guide for those who arrested Jesus — 17 for he was counted as one of us and received a share in this ministry .”Now this man Judasacquired a field with the reward of his unjust deed ,and falling headfirst burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out . 19 Thisbecame known to all who lived in Jerusalem , so that in their own language called that field Hakeldama , that is , “Field of Blood .”) 20 “For it is written in the book of Psalms , ‘Let his house become deserted, and let there be no one to live in it ,’and ‘Let another take his position of responsibility .’Thus one of the men accompanied us during all the time the Lord Jesus associated with us , 22 beginning from his baptism by John until the day hetaken up from us —one of these must become a witness of his resurrection together with us .” 23 So theyproposed two candidates:Joseph called Barsabbas (also called Justus) and Matthias . 24 Then they prayed ,Lord , you know the hearts of all . Show us which one of these two you have chosen 25 to assume the task this service and apostleship from which Judas turned aside go to his own place .”Then cast lots for them , and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted with the eleven apostles .