Acts 1:25

Acts 1:26 net — Then they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted with the eleven apostles.

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"Then they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted with the eleven apostles."

— Acts 1:26, NET Bible

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KJV
“And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. ”
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ASV
“And they gave lots for them; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. ”
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WEB
“They drew lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.”
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DRB
“And they gave them lot, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. ”
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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.”
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KJVA
“And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. ”
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Acts 1 — Context

So they proposed two candidates: Joseph called Barsabbas(also called Justus) and Matthias.

Then they prayed,“Lord, you know the hearts of all. Show us which one of these two you have chosen

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.

Acts 1:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 1:26 say?

Acts 1:26 in the NET Bible reads: “Then they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted 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 (NET): “Then they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted 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.

Acts 1:26 net — Then they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted with the eleven apostles.

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