Acts 1:25

Acts 1:25 in other versions

• King James Version (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.
• New International Version (NIV)to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place."
• New King James Version (NKJV)to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.”

Context of Acts 1:25

23And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. 24And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. 26And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Acts 1:25 word by word

λαβεῖν τὸν τόπον τῆς διακονίας ταύτης καὶ ἀποστολῆς ἀφ᾽ ἧς παρέβη Ἰούδας πορευθῆναι εἰς τὸν τόπον τὸν ἴδιον.Read the interlinear

• That he may takeλαμβάνωlambanō · to takeG2983
• partὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• partκλῆροςklēros · lotG2819
• of thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• ministryδιακονίαdiakonia · serviceG1248
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• apostleshipἀποστολήapostolē · apostleshipG651
• fromἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• JudasἸούδαςIoudas · JudasG2455
• by transgression fellπαραβαίνωparabainō · to transgressG3845
• that he might goπορεύωporeuomai · to travelG4198
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• his ownἴδιοςidios · one's own/privateG2398
• placeτόποςtopos · placeG5117

Cross-references for Acts 1:25

• Acts 1:17For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.
• Acts 1:16Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
• Psalms 109:7When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
• Matthew 27:3Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
• 1 Chronicles 10:13So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against Yhwh, even against the word of Yhwh, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it;
• 2 Peter 2:3And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
• Jude 1:6And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
• Matthew 25:41Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
• Matthew 26:24The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.
• John 6:70Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?
• John 13:27And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.
• John 17:12While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

Commentaries on Acts 1:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25That he may take part of this ministry, etc. - Instead of , the lot, which we translate part, , the place, is the reading of ABC*, Coptic, Vulgate, and the Itala in the Codex Bezae, and from them the verse may be read thus, That he may take the place of this ministry and apostleship, (from which Judas fell) and go to his own place; but instead of , own, the Codex Alexandrinus, and one of Matthai's MSS., read , just - that he might go to his just or proper…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25That he may take part of this ministry - The word rendered “part” - ͂ klēron- is the same which in the next verse is rendered lots. It properly means a lot or portion the portion divided to a man, or assigned to him by casting lots; and also the instrument or means by which the lot is determined. The former is its meaning here; the office, or portion of apostolic work, which would fall to him by taking the place of Judas. Ministry and apostleship - This…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-26Verses 15-26 The great thing the apostles were to attest to the world, was, Christ's resurrection; for that was the great proof of his being the Messiah, and the foundation of our hope in him. The apostles were ordained, not to wordly dignity and dominion, but to preach Christ, and the power of his resurrection. An appeal was made to God; "Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men," which we do not; and better than they know their own. It is fit that…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23-26With prayer and humble dependence on God that he would reveal his will, the apostles cast lots (1:14, 24). This was a traditional way to discover God’s will (see Leviticus 16:8; Numbers 27:21; Deuteronomy 33:8; Joshua 14:2; 18:3–10; Proverbs 16:33). God chose Matthias by lot to replace Judas. After Pentecost, the Holy Spirit guided the followers of Jesus through dreams, visions, and prophecies instead of through lots (compare Acts 2:17–18; 13:2; 16:7–10)…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 15-2615-26. in those days--of expectant prayer, and probably towards the close of them, when the nature of their future work began more clearly to dawn upon them, and the Holy Ghost, already "breathed" on the Eleven (Joh 20:22), was stirring in Peter, who was to be the leading spirit of the infant community (Mt 16:19). the number ... about an hundred and twenty--Many, therefore, of the "five hundred brethren" who saw their risen Lord "at once" (1Co 15:6), must…Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 1:25

• Church
• Hell
• Judas (Jude)
• Matthias
• Minister, Christian
• Prayer
• Wicked (People)

In the dictionaries

• Accord
• Apostle
• Blood
• Gaze
• Judas
• Lot
• Ministry
• Passion
• Pertain
• Peter

Commentaries on Acts 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings