Acts 1:26
And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Context
This verse from Acts Chapter 1 connects to 9 cross-references. Luke's preface to Theophilus recalls the ascension narrative. The apostles receive the promise of the Spirit and the commission to be witnesses to the ends of the earth. They return to Jerusalem, gather in prayer with the women and Jesus' …
Other Translations
And they gave lots for them; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
and they gave their lots, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
And they put it to the decision of chance, and the decision was given for Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven Apostles.
Cross References
And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the Lord, and the other lot for the …
And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the Lord: and there Joshua divided the land unto the children …
Therefore Saul said unto the Lord God of Israel, Give a perfect lot. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but …
And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken.
Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the …
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose …
But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and …
And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot.