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16 "Brethren, it was necessary that the Scripture should be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became guide to those who arrested Jesus.
17 For he was numbered among us and received a share in this service.
18 (This man bought a piece of land with the price of his wickedness, and falling headlong he burst asunder and all his entrails were poured out.
19 It became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that that field was called in their own language Akeldama, that is, the Field of Blood.)
20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, 'Let his dwelling become desolate and let there be no one living in it,' and, 'His overseership let another take.'
21 It is needful, therefore, that of the men who have been with us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
22 from the baptism of John down to the day that he was taken up from us — that one of these should become a witness with us of his resurrection."
23 So they put forward two, Joseph who is called Barsabbas, surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
24 In prayer they said, "O Lord, thou who knowest the hearts of all, show which one of these two thou has chosen
25 to take the place in this service and apostleship which Judas deserted to go to his own place."
26 Then they cast lots between them. The lot fell on Matthias and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.