Acts 1:25 kjv — That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his…

King James Version

"That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place."

— Acts 1:25, King James Version

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Acts 1 — Context

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Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

23

And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

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And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

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That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

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And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Acts 1:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 1:25 say?
Acts 1:25 in the King James Version reads: “That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.”
Where is Acts 1:25 in the Bible?
Acts 1:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 1, verse 25.
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.
What translation should I read Acts 1:25 in?
Acts 1:25 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?
Acts 1:25 reads (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.” 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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