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"Brothers, it was necessary that this Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus.
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For he was numbered with us, and received his portion in this ministry.
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Now this man obtained a field with the reward for his wickedness, and falling headlong, his body burst open, and all his intestines gushed out.
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It became known to everyone who lived in Jerusalem that in their language that field was called `Akeldama,` that is, `The field of blood.`
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For it is written in the book of Psalms, `Let his habitation be made desolate, Let no one dwell therein,` and, `Let another take his office.`
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Of the men therefore who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and went out among us,
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beginning from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us, of these must one become a witness with us of his resurrection."
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They put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
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They prayed, and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen
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to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place."