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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He was one of our number and shared in our ministry.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Judas was one of us and shared in the ministry with us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For he was numbered with us, and was allotted a share of this ministry."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />for he was numbered with us and obtained a part in this ministry.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he was counted among us and received his share in this ministry.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For he was counted among us and received his share in this ministry.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For he was counted among us, and received his portion in this ministry.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For he was counted among us and received his share in this ministry.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For he (Judas) was counted among us and received his share [by divine allotment] in this ministry.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he was one of our number and was allotted a share in this ministry.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For he was numbered among us, and received his portion in this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For he was numbered among us, and received his portion in this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He had been one of us and had been given an active role in this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Judas was a member of our group, for he had been chosen to have a part in our work." ( <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because he was one of our number and was appointed to share in this ministry." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for he was counted as one of us and received a share in this ministry."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For he was numbered with us, and received his portion in this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For Judas was reckoned as one of our number, and a share in this ministry was allotted to him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For he was counted with us, and received his portion in this ministry. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />because he was numbered among us, and received the share in this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For he was numbered with us, and was allotted a share of this ministry."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> because he was numbered among us, and did receive the share in this ministration,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For he was numbered with us, and obtained the lot of this service.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He had been numbered among us, and he was chosen by lot for this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He was numbered among us and was allotted a share in this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he was numbered with us and had a lot # in this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Because he was numbered with us, and he had a part in this ministry.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for he was numbered with us, and had been appointed to this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />because he was numbered among us and received the lot of this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For he was reckoned of our number, and had obtained an appointment to this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />he was of our number, and shared in the functions of this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For Judas was reckoned as one of our number, and a share in this ministry was allotted to him."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />because he was numbered among us, and obtained the portion of this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />for he was numbered with us, and had obtained a part of this ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/1-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=163" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm">Matthias Replaces Judas</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">He was</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">one of</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/2674.htm" title="2674: katērithmēmenos (V-RPM/P-NMS) -- To number among, count with. From kata and arithmeo; to reckon among.">number</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2975.htm" title="2975: elachen (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. Determine especially by lot.">shared</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2819.htm" title="2819: klēron (N-AMS) -- (a) a lot, (b) a portion assigned; hence: a portion of the people of God assigned to one's care, a congregation. "></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēs (DPro-GFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">in this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1248.htm" title="1248: diakonias (N-GFS) -- Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.">ministry.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>(Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-10</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a></span><br />Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/109-8.htm">Psalm 109:8</a></span><br />May his days be few; may another take his position.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70-71</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21-30</a></span><br />After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. / One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Matthew 10:4</a></span><br />Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-19.htm">Mark 3:19</a></span><br />and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-16.htm">Luke 6:16</a></span><br />Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a></span><br />For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.</p><p class="hdg">he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Matthew 10:4</a></b></br> Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/3-19.htm">Mark 3:19</a></b></br> And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/6-16.htm">Luke 6:16</a></b></br> And Judas <i>the brother</i> of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.</p><p class="hdg">this.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Acts 1:25</a></b></br> That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Acts 12:25</a></b></br> And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled <i>their</i> ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a></b></br> But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hosea/5-7.htm">Allotted</a> <a href="/john/13-35.htm">Amongst</a> <a href="/luke/22-37.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/luke/1-23.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/luke/3-24.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/luke/22-37.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/john/9-18.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Part</a> <a href="/luke/15-12.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/acts/1-9.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/acts/1-11.htm">Received</a> <a href="/luke/22-37.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/john/16-2.htm">Service</a> <a href="/john/13-8.htm">Share</a> <a href="/john/19-24.htm">Shared</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Allotted</a> <a href="/acts/2-29.htm">Amongst</a> <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/acts/1-26.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Part</a> <a href="/acts/5-2.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/acts/1-19.htm">Received</a> <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Service</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Share</a> <a href="/romans/11-34.htm">Shared</a> <a href="/acts/1-20.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-1.htm">Christ, preparing his apostles to the beholding of his ascension, .</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-4.htm">gathers them together unto the Mount of Olives, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-6.htm">commands them to expect in Jerusalem the sending down of the Holy Spirit, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-9.htm">and ascends into heaven in their sight</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><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></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-12.htm">They accordingly return, and, giving themselves to prayer, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/1-23.htm">choose Matthias apostle in the place of Judas.</a></span><br></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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The selection of the twelve apostles is significant as it mirrors the twelve tribes of Israel, symbolizing a new covenant community. Judas's inclusion among the apostles highlights the theme of betrayal and the fulfillment of prophecy, as seen in <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>, which foreshadows the betrayal by a close friend. His role among the apostles underscores the reality of human free will and the presence of sin even within the chosen group.<p><b>and shared in this ministry.</b><br>Judas participated in the ministry of Jesus, which included preaching, healing, and performing miracles. This involvement emphasizes the gravity of his betrayal, as he was not an outsider but an integral part of Jesus' mission. The term "ministry" here refers to the service and work of spreading the Gospel, a task entrusted to the apostles. Judas's participation in this ministry serves as a warning about the dangers of hypocrisy and the importance of genuine faith. His actions ultimately fulfilled the Scriptures, as seen in <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a>, which prophesies the betrayal for thirty pieces of silver. Judas's story is a sobering reminder of the need for vigilance and integrity in one's spiritual walk.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a></b><br>One of the original twelve apostles chosen by Jesus. He is known for betraying Jesus, which led to Jesus' arrest and crucifixion. <a href="/acts/1-17.htm">Acts 1:17</a> refers to Judas as having been part of the apostolic ministry.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a></b><br>The group of twelve men chosen by Jesus to be His closest followers and to spread His teachings. They were witnesses to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a></b><br>The community of believers in Jesus Christ that began to form after His resurrection and ascension. The apostles played a crucial role in establishing and leading this early church.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the apostles were gathered and where the events of <a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm">Acts 1</a> take place. It is significant as the location of Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ministry.htm">The Ministry</a></b><br>Refers to the work and mission that Jesus entrusted to His apostles, which included preaching the Gospel, teaching, healing, and establishing the church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_betrayal_in_ministry.htm">The Reality of Betrayal in Ministry</a></b><br>Even among those closest to Jesus, betrayal was present. This serves as a reminder that human frailty and sin can infiltrate even the most sacred spaces. Believers should remain vigilant and prayerful in their ministries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god_in_redemption.htm">The Sovereignty of God in Redemption</a></b><br>Despite Judas' betrayal, God's redemptive plan was not thwarted. This demonstrates God's sovereignty and ability to work through human actions, even those meant for harm, to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faithfulness.htm">The Importance of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Judas' failure contrasts with the faithfulness required of those in ministry. Believers are called to remain steadfast and true to their calling, understanding the weight and responsibility of their role.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_community_and_accountability.htm">The Necessity of Community and Accountability</a></b><br>The early church's response to Judas' betrayal was to seek a replacement, highlighting the importance of community and accountability in maintaining the mission of the church.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_associate_and_assistant_pastors_differ.htm">What distinguishes an Associate Pastor from an Assistant Pastor?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_impact_of_timely_words.htm">How do teaching and senior pastors differ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_events_in_silas's_biblical_life.htm">What are the key events in Silas's biblical life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_acts_14_27_mention_gentile_faith.htm">Why would Acts 14:27 assert God 'opened a door of faith to the Gentiles' when earlier passages (e.g., Acts 10) already describe Gentile inclusion?</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>(17) <span class= "bld">For he was numbered with us.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">he had been numbered.</span><p><span class= "bld">Had obtained part of this ministry.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">the portion, </span>or <span class= "ital">inheritance.</span> The Greek has the article, and the noun (<span class= "ital">cleros</span>) is one which afterwards acquired a special half-technical sense in the words, <span class= "ital">clerus, clericus, "</span>clerk," "clergy." In <a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm" title="Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.">1Peter 5:3</a>, as being "lords over the heritage," we find it in a transition sense. (See Note on <a href="/acts/1-25.htm" title="That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.">Acts 1:25</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> <span class="accented">- Among</span> for <span class="accented">with</span>, A.V. ; <span class="accented">received his portion in</span> for <span class="accented">had obtained part of</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">For he was numbered</span>, etc. This is said in order to show that the passage in the Psalms applied strictly to Judas, seeing he had held his portion in the ministry and office of an apostle (see <a href="/john/6-71.htm">John 6:71</a>). His portion; literally, <span class="accented">his lot</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the portion which fell to him by lot. The language is taken from the Old Testament (see e.g. <a href="/joshua/18-10.htm">Joshua 18:10, 11</a>; <a href="/joshua/19-1.htm">Joshua 19:1, 10</a>, etc.). Those who received such a portion (<span class="greek">κλῆρον</span>) were <span class="accented">clergy</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/1-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">He was</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦν</span> <span class="translit">(ēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμῖν</span> <span class="translit">(hēmin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">number</span><br /><span class="grk">κατηριθμημένος</span> <span class="translit">(katērithmēmenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2674.htm">Strong's 2674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To number among, count with. From kata and arithmeo; to reckon among.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">was allotted</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔλαχεν</span> <span class="translit">(elachen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2975.htm">Strong's 2975: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. Determine especially by lot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a share</span><br /><span class="grk">κλῆρον</span> <span class="translit">(klēron)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2819.htm">Strong's 2819: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) a lot, (b) a portion assigned; hence: a portion of the people of God assigned to one's care, a congregation. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">in this</span><br /><span class="grk">ταύτης</span> <span class="translit">(tautēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">ministry.”</span><br /><span class="grk">διακονίας</span> <span class="translit">(diakonias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1248.htm">Strong's 1248: </a> </span><span class="str2">Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. 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