Apostle · New Testament
The Story of Matthias
Also: Mathiya (Kiswahili)
Disciple chosen by lot to replace Judas among the twelve apostles.
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Introduction
After the ascension the apostles proposed two men who had been with them from John's baptism onward. They prayed and cast lots, and the lot fell on Matthias, who was added to the eleven. Acts 1:21–26
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Life at a glance
- Chosen
- By lot, after prayer Acts 1:24–26
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Chosen to replace Judas
Matthias and Joseph Barsabbas are proposed; after prayer the lot falls on Matthias.
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People: Simon Peter
Family and relationships
- Judas IscariotTook the place Judas leftActs 1:25–26
Books associated with Matthias
- Acts Their story appears here
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