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15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty)
16 and said, “Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus.
17 He was one of our number and shared in our ministry.”
18 (With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out.
19 Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)
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 was living 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 nominated 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.
Passage themes
Peter stands up — Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples
Believers counted — the number of names together
A small beginning — about an hundred and twenty
Speaking to the brothers — Men and brethren
The word must be fulfilled — this scripture must needs have been fulfilled
The Spirit spoke beforehand — the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before
The betrayal of Judas — concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus
Judas among the twelve — he was numbered with us
A ministry received from God — had obtained part of this ministry
The field of blood — purchased a field
The money of betrayal — with the reward of iniquity
The end of Judas — he burst asunder in the midst
Public news — it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem
A name that remains — that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood
The Psalms fulfilled — it is written in the book of Psalms
A cursed dwelling — Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein
Replacing the traitor — his bishoprick let another take
Companions from the start — these men which have companied with us
The leader who goes before — the Lord Jesus went in and out among us
The preaching of John — Beginning from the baptism of John
Taken up to heaven — unto that same day that he was taken up from us
Witness to the resurrection — a witness with us of his resurrection
Praying before choosing — they prayed
God knows every heart — knowest the hearts of all men
The apostolic ministry — That he may take part of this ministry
Judas left his place — from which Judas by transgression fell
The traitor's destiny — his own place
Notes and references
The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 6:3; 11:29; 12:17; 16:40; 18:18, 27; 21:7, 17; 28:14, 15.
Psalm 69:25
Psalm 109:8
Events in this chapter
1 — Ascension de Jésus
About this book
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