unfoldingWord_en_tn/act/01/24.md

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  • They prayed - "Then the believers prayed"
  • You, Lord, know the hearts of all men - "Lord, You know the inner motivations and thoughts of everyone."
  • so reveal which of these two is the one whom you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship - "Therefore, God, show us which of these men you have selected to fill this empty position among the apostles."
  • from which Judas transgressed to go to his own place - The role was left empty because Judas betrayed Jesus, left, and died.
  • They cast lots for them - They used the lot to decide between Joseph and Matthias.
  • the lot fell to Matthias - The lot indicated that Matthias should be chosen.
  • he was numbered with the eleven apostles - "the disciples considered him to be one of the apostles"