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18 (Judas bought a field with the money he got for his evil act. But Judas fell to his death, his body burst open, and all his intestines poured out.) 19 Everyone in Jerusalem learned about this. This is why they named the field Akeldama. In their language Akeldama means “field of blood.”) 20 In the book of Psalms, this is written:

‘May his place be empty.
    Leave no one to live in it.’ Psalm 69:25

And it is also written:

‘Let another man replace him as leader.’ Psalm 109:8

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18 (With the payment(A) he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field;(B) there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. 19 Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language(C) Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

20 “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms:

“‘May his place be deserted;
    let there be no one to dwell in it,’[a](D)

and,

“‘May another take his place of leadership.’[b](E)

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 1:20 Psalm 69:25
  2. Acts 1:20 Psalm 109:8