Acts 1:12-26

12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem — a Sabbath day’s journey away.

13When they arrived, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.

14They all were continually united in prayer, along with the women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

15In those days Peter stood up among the brothers and sisters  — the number of people who were together was about a hundred twenty — and said,

16“Brothers and sisters, it was necessary that the Scripture be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit through the mouth of David foretold about Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.

17For he was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”

18Now this man acquired a field with his unrighteous wages. He fell headfirst, his body burst open and his intestines spilled out.

19This became known to all the residents of Jerusalem, so that in their own language that field is called Hakeldama (that is, “Field of Blood”).

20“For it is written in the Book of Psalms: Let his dwelling become desolate; let no one live in it; and Let someone else take his position.

21“Therefore, from among the men who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us —

22beginning from the baptism of John until the day he was taken up from us — from among these, it is necessary that one become a witness with us of his resurrection.”

23So they proposed two: Joseph, called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.

24Then they prayed, “You, Lord, know everyone’s hearts; show which of these two you have chosen

25to take the place in this apostolic ministry that Judas left to go where he belongs.”

26Then they cast lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias and he was added to the eleven apostles.