Bible Verses About "Who Was Matthias the Apostle"
Matthias was the disciple chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles following Christ's ascension.
Matthias was the disciple chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles following Christ's ascension.
"And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias." — Acts 1:23 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Matthias the Apostle?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias."
"And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,"
"And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles."
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