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This was predicted long ago by the Holy Spirit, speaking through King David. <a href="/esv/acts/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Men, brothers, it was necessary for the Scripture to have been fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, the one having become guide to those having arrested Jesus. <a href="/kjv/acts/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. <a href="/nkjv/acts/1.htm">New King James Version</a> “Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus; <a href="/nasb_/acts/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/nasb/acts/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/nasb77/acts/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/lsb/acts/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Men, brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/amp/acts/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Brothers and sisters, it was necessary that the Scripture be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the lips of David [king of Israel] about Judas [Iscariot], who acted as guide to those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/csb/acts/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Brothers and sisters, it was necessary that the Scripture be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit through the mouth of David foretold about Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/hcsb/acts/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit through the mouth of David spoke in advance about Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/asv/acts/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Brethren, 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. <a href="/erv/acts/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Brethren, it was needful that the scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus. <a href="/gwt/acts/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Brothers, what the Holy Spirit predicted through David in Scripture about Judas had to come true. Judas led the men to arrest Jesus. <a href="/gnt/acts/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> "My friends," he said, "the scripture had to come true in which the Holy Spirit, speaking through David, made a prediction about Judas, who was the guide for those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/isv/acts/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through the voice of David about Judas, who was the guide for those who arrested Jesus, <a href="/msb/acts/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Brothers, this Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/net/acts/1.htm">NET Bible</a> "Brothers, the scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through David concerning Judas--who became the guide for those who arrested Jesus-- <a href="/nheb/acts/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "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. <a href="/wbt/acts/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Men, brethren, This scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit by the mouth of David spoke before concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus. <a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Brethren, it was necessary that the Scripture should be fulfilled--the prediction, I mean, which the Holy Spirit uttered by the lips of David, about Judas, who acted as guide to those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/web/acts/1.htm">World English Bible</a> “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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “Men, brothers, it was necessary [for] this Writing to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand through the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who became guide to those who took Jesus, <a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Men, brothers, it was necessary for the Scripture to have been fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, the one having become guide to those having arrested Jesus. <a href="/ylt/acts/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Men, brethren, it behoved this Writing that it be fulfilled that beforehand the Holy Spirit spake through the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who became guide to those who took Jesus, <a href="/slt/acts/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Men, brethren, this writing must be filled up, which the Holy Spirit spake before by mouth of David concerning Judas, being guide to them having taken Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Men, brethren, the scripture must needs be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was the leader of them that apprehended Jesus: <a href="/cpdv/acts/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “Noble brothers, the Scripture must be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit predicted by the mouth of David about Judas, who was the leader of those who apprehended Jesus. <a href="/nabre/acts/1.htm">New American Bible</a> “My brothers, the scripture had to be fulfilled which the holy Spirit spoke beforehand through the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who was the guide for those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “Friends, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit through David foretold concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus—<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Men and brethren, it was proper that the scripture should be fulfilled, that which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that seized Jesus. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Men, brethren, it was right that the Scripture should be fulfilled which The Spirit of Holiness before spoke by the mouth of David about Yehuda, he who was the guide to those who seized Yeshua,”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Brethren, it was necessary for this scripture to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit had before spoken by the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who was a guide to those who took Jesus: <a href="/godbey/acts/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Men, brethren, it behooved the scripture which the Holy Ghost predicted through the mouth of David concerning Judas, the one becoming leader to those arresting Jesus, to be fulfilled; <a href="/haweis/acts/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Men and brethren, it must needs be that this scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost delivered before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was the conductor of those who seized on Jesus. <a href="/mace/acts/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and said, men and brethren, the prediction which the holy ghost made, by the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who was guide to those that seiz'd Jesus, must have been accomplished. <a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Brethren, it was necessary that the Scripture should be fulfilled--the prediction, I mean, which the Holy Spirit uttered by the lips of David, about Judas, who acted as guide to those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/worrell/acts/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> "Brethren, it was necessary that the Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spake beforehand, through the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who became guide to those who arrested Jesus; <a href="/worsley/acts/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and said, Men and brethren, it was necessary that this scripture should be fulfilled, which the holy Ghost spake by the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who was guide to them that apprehended Jesus: <a href="/parallel/acts/1-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=150" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm">Matthias Replaces Judas</a> …15In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said, 16<a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: Andres (N-VMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">“</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">Brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1124.htm" title="1124: graphēn (N-AFS) -- (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.">Scripture</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: edei (V-IIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">had to</a> <a href="/greek/4137.htm" title="4137: plērōthēnai (V-ANP) -- From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.">be fulfilled</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagion (Adj-NNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/4277.htm" title="4277: proeipen (V-AIA-3S) -- To say previously, predict, proclaim, foretell. From pro and epo; to say already, to predict.">foretold</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/4750.htm" title="4750: stomatos (N-GNS) -- The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. ">the mouth</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-GMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">of David</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">concerning</a> <a href="/greek/2455.htm" title="2455: Iouda (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.">Judas,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenou (V-APM-GMS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">became</a> <a href="/greek/3595.htm" title="3595: hodēgou (N-GMS) -- A leader, guide; met: an instructor, teacher. From hodos and hegeomai; a conductor (teacher).">a guide</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for those who</a> <a href="/greek/4815.htm" title="4815: syllabousin (V-APA-DMP) -- From sun and lambano; to clasp, i.e. Seize; specially, to conceive; by implication, to aid.">arrested</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> 17He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a> I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’ <a href="/matthew/27-9.htm">Matthew 27:9-10</a> Then what was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: “They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price set on Him by the people of Israel, / and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord had commanded me.” <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a> Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a> Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ... <a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a> While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. <a href="/psalms/109-8.htm">Psalm 109:8</a> May his days be few; may another take his position. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a> When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a> Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44</a> Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.” <a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70-71</a> Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus. <a href="/psalms/69-25.htm">Psalm 69:25</a> May their place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in their tents. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a> While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43-45</a> While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Men and brothers, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spoke before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.Men.<a href="/acts/2-29.htm">Acts 2:29,37</a> Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day… <a href="/acts/7-2.htm">Acts 7:2</a> And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,<a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Acts 13:15,26,38</a> And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on… this.<a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23</a> Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:<a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Acts 13:27-29</a> For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him… <a href="/matthew/26-54.htm">Matthew 26:54,56</a> But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? … which the.<a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30,31</a> Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; … <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Acts 4:25-28</a> Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? … <a href="/acts/28-25.htm">Acts 28:25</a> And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,spake.<a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.<a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-15</a> For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him: … <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47</a> And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/24-28.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/john/11-8.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/john/18-12.htm">Arrested</a> <a href="/luke/21-14.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/john/7-42.htm">David</a> <a href="/john/19-36.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/john/16-13.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/luke/22-71.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/john/16-18.htm">Mean</a> <a href="/john/19-29.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/john/4-4.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/john/3-7.htm">Needful</a> <a href="/john/13-10.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/matthew/21-4.htm">Prediction</a> <a href="/john/20-9.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/john/12-41.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/3-17.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">Arrested</a> <a href="/acts/3-18.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/acts/2-25.htm">David</a> <a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/7-3.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/1-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/1-17.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/acts/2-12.htm">Mean</a> <a href="/acts/3-18.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/acts/1-21.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Needful</a> <a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-9.htm">Prediction</a> <a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 1</div>1. <a href="/acts/1-1.htm">Christ, preparing his apostles to the beholding of his ascension, .</a> 4. <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">gathers them together unto the Mount of Olives, </a> 6. <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">commands them to expect in Jerusalem the sending down of the Holy Spirit, </a> 9. <a href="/acts/1-9.htm">and ascends into heaven in their sight</a> 10. <a href="/acts/1-10.htm">After his ascension they are warned by two angels to depart, and to set their minds upon his second coming.</a> 12. <a href="/acts/1-12.htm">They accordingly return, and, giving themselves to prayer, </a> 23. <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">choose Matthias apostle in the place of Judas.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It reflects the communal nature of the early church, which was often referred to as a family.the Scripture had to be fulfilled This phrase underscores the belief in the divine inspiration and authority of Scripture. It suggests that the events surrounding Judas were not random but part of God's sovereign plan, as revealed in the Old Testament. This reflects the view that all Scripture is prophetic and points to the fulfillment of God's purposes.that the Holy Spirit foretold The Holy Spirit is recognized as the divine author of Scripture, indicating that the prophecies were not merely human words but divinely inspired. This highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding the writers of the Bible and ensuring the accuracy of prophetic messages.through the mouth of David David, as a king and prophet, is seen as a significant figure through whom God communicated His plans. This connection to David emphasizes the messianic lineage and the fulfillment of promises made to David, pointing to Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of these prophecies.concerning Judas, Judas Iscariot is identified as the subject of the prophecy. His role as the betrayer of Jesus is seen as a fulfillment of specific Old Testament prophecies, such as those found in Psalms, which are interpreted as foreshadowing his actions.who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. Judas's betrayal is depicted as a pivotal event leading to Jesus's arrest and subsequent crucifixion. This act is seen as a necessary part of the redemptive plan, fulfilling prophecies about the Messiah's suffering and death. Judas's role as a "guide" highlights his intimate knowledge of Jesus and the trust placed in him, which he ultimately betrayed.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle who stands up among the believers to address the fulfillment of Scripture concerning Judas. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a> The disciple who betrayed Jesus, leading to His arrest. His actions were foretold in Scripture. 3. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, through whose writings (Psalms) the Holy Spirit spoke prophetically about Judas. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> The divine person who inspired the Scriptures, ensuring their fulfillment. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_arrest_of_jesus.htm">The Arrest of Jesus</a> The event where Judas guided the authorities to Jesus, leading to His crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god_in_scripture.htm">The Sovereignty of God in Scripture</a> God's Word is infallible and His plans are fulfilled as prophesied. Believers can trust in the reliability and authority of Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit is active in the inspiration of Scripture and in guiding believers to understand its fulfillment. We should seek the Spirit's guidance in our study of the Bible. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_betrayal.htm">The Consequences of Betrayal</a> Judas' account is a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from Christ. It calls us to examine our own faithfulness and loyalty to Jesus. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_and_accountability.htm">The Importance of Community and Accountability</a> Peter addresses the community of believers, highlighting the importance of fellowship and accountability in understanding and applying Scripture. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_and_fulfillment.htm">Prophecy and Fulfillment</a> The fulfillment of prophecy in Judas' actions underscores the truth of God's Word. It encourages us to study prophecies and their fulfillments to strengthen our faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 1</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_holy_spirit.htm">What is the identity of the Holy Spirit?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_trinity_visible_in_heaven.htm">Is the Trinity visible in heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_judas_do_with_the_blood_money.htm">What did Judas do with the blood money for betraying Jesus? He bought a field (Acts 1:18) and threw it into the temple; priests used it to buy a burial field (Matthew 27:5).</a> <a href="/q/why_did_the_early_church_split.htm">Why did the early church split into so many denominations if guided by the same Spirit?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Men and brethren.--Better, brethren only, the word being used as in the LXX. of <a href="/genesis/13-8.htm" title="And Abram said to Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray you, between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we be brothers.">Genesis 13:8</a>. The tone of St. Peter's speech is that of one who felt that his offence had been fully forgiven, and that he was now restored by the charge given him, as in <a href="/context/john/21-15.htm" title="So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, love you me more than these? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my lambs.">John 21:15-17</a>, to his former position as guide and leader of the other disciples. To do that work faithfully was a worthier fruit of repentance than any public confession of his guilt would have been. This, of course, does not exclude--what is in itself probable--that he had previously confessed his fault, either to his special friend St. John, or to the whole company of Apostles and other disciples.Which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake . . .--We have here, obviously, the firstfruits of the new method of interpretation in which the Apostles had been instructed (<a href="/luke/24-27.htm" title="And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.">Luke 24:27</a>; <a href="/luke/24-45.htm" title="Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,">Luke 24:45</a>). They had already been taught that the Holy Spirit which their Lord had promised to them had before spoken by the prophets. The recurrence of the same mode of speech in the "holy men of God who spake as they were moved (literally, borne along) by the Holy Ghost," in <a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm" title="For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.">2Peter 1:21</a>, is, as far as it goes, evidence in favour of the genuineness of that Epistle. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - Brethren, it teas needful that the Scripture should be fulfilled for men and brethren, this Scripture must needs have been fulfilled, A.V.; spake before by the mouth of David for by the mouth of David spake before, A.V. It was needful, etc. So our Lord declared, "The Scriptures cannot be broken" (<a href="/john/10-35.htm">John 10:35</a>); and "All things must be fulfilled which were written" ere. (<a href="/luke/24-25.htm">Luke 24:25-27, 44-46</a>). It is most important to our Christian integrity that we should view the Scriptures in the same light as our Lord and his apostles did, as containing real prophecies, spoken by the Holy Ghost. (Compare the manner in which the sixty-ninth psalm is here quoted with that of <a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">Hebrews 3:7</a>.) So the Creed, "I believe in the Holy Ghost .... who spake by the prophets" (comp. <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Acts 4:25</a>; <a href="/acts/28-25.htm">Acts 28:25</a>). Who was guide, etc. If St. Peter had only been addressing his brother apostles, who were well acquainted with the treachery of Judas, it would scarcely have been natural to introduce these words; they would have seemed rather to be explanatory words added by the historian. But the circumstances might be very imperfectly known to many of the hundred and twenty brethren assembled on this occasion; and if so, the reference to Judas's treachery would not be out of place in St. Peter's mouth. <a href="/commentaries/acts/1-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Scripture γραφὴν (graphēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ. had to ἔδει (edei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. be fulfilled πληρωθῆναι (plērōthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4137.htm">Strong's 4137: </a> From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. which ἣν (hēn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Holy Ἅγιον (Hagion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. foretold προεῖπεν (proeipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4277.htm">Strong's 4277: </a> To say previously, predict, proclaim, foretell. From pro and epo; to say already, to predict. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [the] mouth στόματος (stomatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4750.htm">Strong's 4750: </a> The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. of David Δαυὶδ (Dauid) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. concerning περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. Judas, Ἰούδα (Iouda) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2455.htm">Strong's 2455: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region. who τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. became γενομένου (genomenou) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. a guide ὁδηγοῦ (hodēgou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3595.htm">Strong's 3595: </a> A leader, guide; met: an instructor, teacher. From hodos and hegeomai; a conductor (teacher). for those who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. arrested συλλαβοῦσιν (syllabousin) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4815.htm">Strong's 4815: </a> From sun and lambano; to clasp, i.e. Seize; specially, to conceive; by implication, to aid. Jesus. Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 1:16 Brothers it was necessary that this Scripture (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/1-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 1:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 1:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/1-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 1:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 1:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>