Read Acts 1:15-26 (Contemporary English Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Acts 1.15-26, Acts 1v15-26, Ac. 1:15-26. One day there were about 120 of the Lord's followers meeting together, and Peter stood up to speak to them. Then Judas bought some land with the money he…
Other reference formats: Acts 1.15-26, Acts 1v15-26, Ac. 1:15-26.
15 One day there were about 120 of the Lord's followers meeting together, and Peter stood up to speak to them.
18 Then Judas bought some land with the money he was given for doing that evil thing. He fell headfirst into the field. His body burst open, and all his insides came out.
19 When the people of Jerusalem found out about this, they called the place Akeldama, which in the local language means “Field of Blood.”
20 In the book of Psalms it says, “Leave his house empty, and don't let anyone live there.” It also says, “Let someone else have his job.”
23 Two men were suggested: One of them was Joseph Barsabbas, known as Justus, and the other was Matthias.
24 Then they all prayed, “Lord, you know what everyone is like! Show us the one you have chosen
25 to be an apostle and to serve in place of Judas, who got what he deserved.”
26 They drew names, and Matthias was chosen to join the group of the eleven apostles.
Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc