Acts 1:17
What does Acts 1:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 1:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 1:17 means
Peter emphasizes Judas's former standing among the apostles: he "was numbered among us" and received his share in the "ministry." This highlights the tragic nature of his betrayal—he was not an outsider but an integral part of the chosen twelve. It sets the stage for understanding the gravity of his fall and the theological imperative to fill the vacancy, restoring the apostolic number as originally established by Jesus.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For he was numbered among us, and received his portion in this ministry.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For he was numbered among us, and received his portion in this ministry.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For he was numbered among us, and had his part in our work.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862because he was numbered among us, and did receive the share in this ministration,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890for he was numbered amongst us, and had received a part in this service.
Context
This verse provides the immediate rationale for the problem Peter is addressing: Judas's former inclusion among the apostles. It clarifies that Judas was a legitimate member of the group and shared in their work, underscoring the deep impact of his betrayal. This explanation naturally leads into the detailed account of Judas's fate and the scriptural necessity of his replacement.
v.16Brethren, it was needful that the scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus.
v.17This passage
v.18(Now this man obtained a field with the reward of his iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 17:12
While I was with them, I kept them in thy name which thou hast given me: and I guarded them, and not one of them perished, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.
- Ephesians 4:11
And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
- Acts 12:25
And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministration, taking with them John whose surname was Mark.
- 2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not:
- Luke 6:16
and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor;
- Luke 22:47
While he yet spake, behold, a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them; and he drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
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