Acts 1:25

Acts 1:26 bbe — And they put it to the decision of chance, and the decision was given for Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven…

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"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 1:26, Bible in Basic English

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“They drew lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.”
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Acts 1 — Context

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

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,

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.

Acts 1:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 1:26 say?

Acts 1:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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 1:26 in the Bible?

Acts 1:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 1, verse 26.

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 1:26.

What translation should I read Acts 1:26 in?

Acts 1:26 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 1:26?

Acts 1:26 reads (BBE): “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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