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Text -- Acts 1:15-26 (NET)
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1:15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a gathering of about one hundred and twenty people) and said,
1:16 “Brothers , the scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through David concerning Judas – who became the guide for those who arrested Jesus –
1:17 for he was counted as one of us and received a share in this ministry .”
1:18 (Now this man Judas acquired a field with the reward of his unjust deed , and falling headfirst he burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out .
1:19 This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem , so that in their own language they called that field Hakeldama , that is , “Field of Blood .”)
1:20 “For it is written in the book of Psalms , ‘Let his house become deserted , and let there be no one to live in it ,’ and ‘Let another take his position of responsibility .’
1:21 Thus one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time the Lord Jesus associated with us ,
1:22 beginning from his baptism by John until the day he was taken up from us – one of these must become a witness of his resurrection together with us .”
1:23 So they proposed two candidates: Joseph called Barsabbas (also called Justus ) and Matthias .
1:24 Then they prayed , “Lord , you know the hearts of all . Show us which one of these two you have chosen
1:25 to assume the task of this service and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place .”
1:26 Then they cast lots for them , and the one chosen was Matthias ; so he was counted with the eleven apostles .
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NET Notes -> Act 1:15; Act 1:15; Act 1:16; Act 1:16; Act 1:17; Act 1:18; Act 1:18; Act 1:18; Act 1:18; Act 1:19; Act 1:19; Act 1:19; Act 1:20; Act 1:20; Act 1:20; Act 1:20; Act 1:21; Act 1:21; Act 1:22; Act 1:23; Act 1:23; Act 1:24; Act 1:25; Act 1:25; Act 1:25; Act 1:25; Act 1:26; Act 1:26; Act 1:26
NET Notes: Act 1:15 Or “brethren” (but the term includes both male and female believers present in this gathering, as indicated by those named in vv. 13-14).
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NET Notes: Act 1:17 Or “and was chosen to have a share in this ministry.” The term λαγχάνω (lancanw) here and in 2 Pet 1:1 ...
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NET Notes: Act 1:19 Grk “that field was called.” The passive voice has been converted to active in the translation in keeping with contemporary English style.
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NET Notes: Act 1:21 Grk “the Lord Jesus went in and out among us.” According to BDAG 294 s.v. εἰσέρχομαι 1....
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NET Notes: Act 1:23 Grk “So they proposed two.” The word “candidates” was supplied in the text for clarity.
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NET Notes: Act 1:24 Grk “And praying, they said.” Because of the difference between Greek style, which often begins sentences or clauses with “and,̶...
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NET Notes: Act 1:25 To go to his own place. This may well be a euphemism for Judas’ judged fate. He separated himself from them, and thus separated he would remain.
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