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Acts 1:25-26
Living Bible
Acts 1:25-26
Living Bible
24-25 Then they all prayed for the right man to be chosen. “O Lord,” they said, “you know every heart; show us which of these men you have chosen as an apostle to replace Judas the traitor, who has gone on to his proper place.”
26 Then they drew straws,[a] and in this manner Matthias was chosen and became an apostle with the other eleven.
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- Acts 1:26 drew straws, literally, “cast lots,” or “threw dice.”
Acts 1:25-26
New International Version
Acts 1:25-26
New International Version
25 to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” 26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.(A)
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