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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"