Acts 1:26 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁶ So, they drew lots [i.e., devices used for making random choices] and the lot [i.e., the choice] favored Matthias, so he was added to the other eleven apostles.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁶ And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁶ And they drew lots [between the two], and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to and counted with the eleven apostles (special messengers).

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁶ And they gave lots for them; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Common English Bible

²⁶ When they cast lots, the lot fell on Matthias. He was added to the eleven apostles.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁶ And they cast lots concerning them, and the lot fell upon Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven Apostles.

Acts 1:26 Cross References

Acts 2:14

But Peter [responded by] standing up with the eleven [other] apostles and, lifting up his voice, began to speak. He said, “People of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, listen to what I am saying so you will understand this situation.

Acts 13:19

And then He destroyed seven nations in the country of Canaan and gave the Israelites the land as an inheritance for about four hundred and fifty years.

Mark 6:30

Then the apostles got together with Jesus and told Him everything they had done and taught [on their mission].

Acts 1:23

And so they presented two men [for consideration]: Joseph, called Barsabbas (and also called Justus) and Matthias.

Revelation 21:14

And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb [were inscribed on them].