Acts 1:26

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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.

Cross References

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.

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.

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.

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].