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Acts 1:25-1964 bbe — To take that position as a servant and Apostle, from which Judas by his sin was shut out, so that he might go to his pl…

Bible in Basic English

25

To take that position as a servant and Apostle, from which Judas by his sin was shut out, so that he might go to his place.

26

And they put it to the decision of chance, and the decision was given for Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven Apostles.

— Acts 1:25-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 1:25-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. ”

  • ASV

    “to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place. And they gave lots for them; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. ”

  • WEB

    “to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place." They drew lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.”

  • NET

    “to assume the task of this service and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” Then they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted with the eleven apostles.”

  • DRB

    “To take the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas hath by transgression fallen, that he might go to his own place. And they gave them lot, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. ”

  • KJVA

    “That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. ”

Acts 1 — Context

22

Starting from the baptism of John till he went up from us, one will have to be a witness with us of his coming back from death.

23

And they made selection of two, Joseph, named Barsabbas, whose other name was Justus, and Matthias.

24

And they made prayers and said, Lord, having knowledge of the hearts of all men, make clear which of these two has been marked out by you,

25

To take that position as a servant and Apostle, from which Judas by his sin was shut out, so that he might go to his place.

26

And they put it to the decision of chance, and the decision was given for Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven Apostles.

Acts 1:25-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 1:25-1964 say?
Acts 1:25-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “To take that position as a servant and Apostle, from which Judas by his sin was shut out, so that he might go to his place. And they put it to the decision of chance, and the decision was given for Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven Apostles.”
Where is Acts 1:25-1964 in the Bible?
Acts 1:25-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 1, verses 25–1964.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 1:25-1964.
What translation should I read Acts 1:25-1964 in?
Acts 1:25-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 1:25-1964?
Acts 1:25-1964 reads (BBE): “To take that position as a servant and Apostle, from which Judas by his sin was shut out, so that he might go to his place. And they put it to the decision of chance, and the decision was given for Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven Apostles.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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