Acts 1:20-26

20 “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the book of Psalms,
“‘May his place be deserted;
let there be no one to dwell in it,’
and,
“‘May another take his place of leadership.’

21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

22 beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”

23 So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

24 Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us 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.

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Cross References for Acts 1:20-26

Zechariah 5:3-4 - And he said to me, “This is the curse that is going out over the whole land; for according to w... Click to read the verse Zechariah 5:3-4 Click to read the verse Zechariah 5:3-4

1 Timothy 3:1 - Overseers and Deacons Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overse... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:1 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:1

Luke 20:42 - David himself declares in the Book of Psalms: “‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand Click to read the verse Luke 20:42 Click to read the verse Luke 20:42

1 Kings 2:35 - The king put Benaiah son of Jehoiada over the army in Joab’s position and replaced Abiathar wit... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:35 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:35

Luke 24:44 - He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfil... Click to read the verse Luke 24:44 Click to read the verse Luke 24:44

Acts 1:16 - and said, “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago thr... Click to read the verse Acts 1:16 Click to read the verse Acts 1:16

Job 5:3 - I myself have seen a fool taking root, but suddenly his house was cursed. Click to read the verse Job 5:3 Click to read the verse Job 5:3

Psalms 69:25 - May their place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in their tents. Click to read the verse Psalms 69:25 Click to read the verse Psalms 69:25

Acts 1:25 - to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” Click to read the verse Acts 1:25 Click to read the verse Acts 1:25

1 Thessalonians 5:9 - For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:9 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Acts 13:33 - he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Ps... Click to read the verse Acts 13:33 Click to read the verse Acts 13:33

Psalms 109:8-15 - May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership. Click to read the verse Psalms 109:8-15 Click to read the verse Psalms 109:8-15

Luke 19:26 - “He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who h... Click to read the verse Luke 19:26 Click to read the verse Luke 19:26

Philippians 1:1 - Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, toge... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:1 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:1