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let there be no one to dwell in it,&#8217 and, &#8220&#8217May another take his place of leadership.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/acts/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Peter continued, “This was written in the book of Psalms, where it says, ‘Let his home become desolate, with no one living in it.’ It also says, ‘Let someone else take his position.’ <a href="/esv/acts/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> “For it is written in the Book of Psalms, “‘May his camp become desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it’; and “‘Let another take his office.’ <a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “For it is written in the book of Psalms: ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, ‘May another take his position.’ <a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "For it has been written in the book of Psalms: 'Let his homestead become desolate, and let there be not one dwelling in it,' and, 'Let another take his position.' <a href="/kjv/acts/1.htm">King James Bible</a> For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. <a href="/nkjv/acts/1.htm">New King James Version</a> “For it is written in the Book of Psalms: ‘Let his dwelling place be desolate, And let no one live in it’; and, ‘Let another take his office.’ <a href="/nasb_/acts/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “For it is written in the book of Psalms: ‘MAY HIS RESIDENCE BE MADE DESOLATE, AND MAY THERE BE NONE LIVING IN IT’; and, ‘MAY ANOTHER TAKE HIS OFFICE.’ <a href="/nasb/acts/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For it is written in the book of Psalms, &#8216LET HIS HOMESTEAD BE MADE DESOLATE, AND LET NO ONE DWELL IN IT’ and, &#8216LET ANOTHER MAN TAKE HIS OFFICE.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/acts/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For it is written in the book of Psalms, ‘LET HIS HOMESTEAD BE MADE DESOLATE, AND LET NO MAN DWELL IN IT’;<PR>and, ‘HIS OFFICE LET ANOTHER MAN TAKE.’ <a href="/lsb/acts/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “For it is written in the book of Psalms, ‘LET HIS RESIDENCE BE MADE DESOLATE, AND LET NO ONE DWELL IN IT’; and, ‘LET ANOTHER MAN TAKE HIS OFFICE.’ <a href="/amp/acts/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “For in the book of Psalms it is written, ‘LET HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE BECOME DESOLATE, AND LET THERE BE NO ONE TO LIVE IN IT’; and [again], ‘LET ANOTHER TAKE HIS POSITION AS OVERSEER.’ <a href="/csb/acts/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “For it is written in the Book of Psalms: Let his dwelling become desolate; let no one live in it; and Let someone else take his position. <a href="/hcsb/acts/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For it is written in the Book of Psalms: Let his dwelling become desolate; let no one live in it; and Let someone else take his position.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be made desolate, And let no man dwell therein: and, His office let another take. <a href="/cev/acts/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> In the book of Psalms it says, "Leave his house empty, and don't let anyone live there." It also says, "Let someone else have his job." <a href="/erv/acts/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be made desolate, And let no man dwell therein: and, His office let another take. <a href="/gwt/acts/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You've read in Psalms, 'Let his home be deserted, and let no one live there,' and 'Let someone else take his position.' " "Therefore, someone must be added to our number to serve with us as a witness that Jesus came back to life. <a href="/gnt/acts/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> "For it is written in the book of Psalms, 'May his house become empty; may no one live in it.' It is also written, 'May someone else take his place of service.' <a href="/isv/acts/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> "For in the Book of Psalms it is written, 'Let his estate be desolate, and let no one live on it,' and, 'Let someone else take over his office,' <a href="/msb/acts/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?For it is written in the book of Psalms: ?May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,? and, ?May another take his position.? <a href="/net/acts/1.htm">NET Bible</a> "For it is written in the book of Psalms, 'Let his house become deserted, and let there be no one to live in it,' and 'Let another take his position of responsibility.' <a href="/nheb/acts/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For it is written in the scroll of Psalms, 'Let his habitation be made desolate, and let no one dwell in it;' and, 'Let another take his office.' <a href="/wbt/acts/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell in it: and, His bishopric let another take. <a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "For it is written in the Book of Psalms, "'Let his encampment be desolate: let there be no one to dwell there'; and "'His work let another take up.' <a href="/web/acts/1.htm">World English Bible</a> For it is written in the book of Psalms, ‘Let his habitation be made desolate. Let no one dwell in it;’ and, ‘Let another take his office.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For it has been written in [the] Scroll of Psalms: Let his lodging-place become desolate, and let no one be dwelling in it, and let another take his oversight. <a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "For it has been written in the book of Psalms: 'Let his homestead become desolate, and let there be not one dwelling in it,' and, 'Let another take his position.' <a href="/ylt/acts/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for it hath been written in the book of Psalms: Let his lodging-place become desolate, and let no one be dwelling in it, and his oversight let another take. <a href="/slt/acts/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For it has been written, in the book of Psalms, Let his country-house be a desert, and let none be dwelling in it: and his inspection may another take.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For it is written in the book of Psalms: Let their habitation become desolate, and let there be none to dwell therein. And his bishopric let another take. <a href="/cpdv/acts/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For it has been written in the book of Psalms: ‘Let their dwelling place be desolate and may there be no one who dwells within it,’ and ‘Let another take his episcopate.’ <a href="/nabre/acts/1.htm">New American Bible</a> For it is written in the Book of Psalms: ‘Let his encampment become desolate, and may no one dwell in it.’ And: ‘May another take his office.’ <a href="/nrsvce/acts/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “For it is written in the book of Psalms, ‘Let his homestead become desolate, and let there be no one to live in it’; and ‘Let another take his position of overseer.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no one dwell in it; and let his duty be taken by another man. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “For it is written in the book of Psalms, 'His dwelling shall be desolate, and there will be no inhabitant in it, and another will take his ministry.' “<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no one dwell in it, and, His office let another take. <a href="/godbey/acts/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For it has been written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let there be no one dwelling in it, and let another take his pastorate. <a href="/haweis/acts/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For it is written in the book of Psalms,<RX 19.69.25> Let his habitation be desolate, and let there be no man to dwell in it: and his office, as bishop, let another take.<RX 19.109.8><CM> <a href="/mace/acts/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for it is written in the book of psalms, "let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein:" and "let another take possession of his charge." <a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "For it is written in the Book of Psalms, "'Let his encampment be desolate: let there be no one to dwell there'; and "'His work let another take up.' <a href="/worrell/acts/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For it has been written in a book of Psalms, 'Let his habitation become desolate, and let no one dwell in it.' And, 'His charge, let another take.' <a href="/worsley/acts/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let none dwell in it; and again, Let another take his office.) <a href="/parallel/acts/1-20.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=189" 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> …19This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) 20<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">“For</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: Gegraptai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">it is written</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.">in</a> <a href="/greek/976.htm" title="976: biblō (N-DFS) -- Properly, the inner bark of the papyrus plant, i.e. a sheet or scroll of writing.">the book</a> <a href="/greek/5568.htm" title="5568: Psalmōn (N-GMP) -- From psallo; a set piece of music, i.e. A sacred ode; collectively, the book of the Psalms.">of Psalms:</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">‘May his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1886.htm" title="1886: epaulis (N-NFS) -- A farm, estate, dwelling, habitation. From epi and an equivalent of aule; a hut over the head, i.e. A dwelling.">place</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: Genēthētō (V-AMP-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">be</a> <a href="/greek/2048.htm" title="2048: erēmos (Adj-NFS) -- Lonesome, i.e. waste.">deserted;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estō (V-PMA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">let there be</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">no</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">one</a> <a href="/greek/2730.htm" title="2730: katoikōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To dwell in, settle in, be established in (permanently), inhabit. From kata and oikeo; to house permanently, i.e. Reside.">to dwell</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.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it,’</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and,</a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: heteros (Adj-NMS) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">‘May another</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: labetō (V-AMA-3S) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">take</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1984.htm" title="1984: episkopēn (N-AFS) -- From episkeptomai; inspection; by implication, superintendence; specially, the Christian episcopate.">position.’</a> 21Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,…<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/69-25.htm">Psalm 69:25</a> May their place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in their tents. <a href="/psalms/109-8.htm">Psalm 109:8</a> May his days be few; may another take his position. <a href="/matthew/27-7.htm">Matthew 27:7-10</a> After conferring together, they used the money to buy the potter’s field as a burial place for foreigners. / That is why it has been called the Field of Blood to this day. / 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, ... <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/26-24.htm">Matthew 26:24</a> The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.” <a href="/mark/14-21.htm">Mark 14:21</a> The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” <a href="/luke/22-22.htm">Luke 22:22</a> Indeed, the Son of Man will go as it has been determined, but woe to that man who betrays Him.” <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="/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="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a> Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a> so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/john/15-25.htm">John 15:25</a> But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’ <a href="/romans/11-9.htm">Romans 11:9-10</a> And David says: “May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution to them. / May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever.” <a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">1 Corinthians 9:27</a> No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. <a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm">Hebrews 10:30</a> For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his position as bishop let another take.in.<a href="/acts/13-33.htm">Acts 13:33</a> God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.<a href="/luke/20-42.htm">Luke 20:42</a> And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,<a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44</a> And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.Let his.<a href="/psalms/69-25.htm">Psalm 69:25</a> Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their tents.<a href="/psalms/109-9.htm">Psalm 109:9-15</a> Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow… <a href="/zechariah/5-3.htm">Zechariah 5:3,4</a> Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off as on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off as on that side according to it… his.<a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Acts 1:25</a> That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.<a href="/psalms/109-8.htm">Psalm 109:8</a> Let his days be few; and let another take his office.bishoprick.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/1-1.htm">Book</a> <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Deserted</a> <a href="/john/14-18.htm">Desolate</a> <a href="/john/5-38.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm">Dweller</a> <a href="/acts/1-19.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/psalms/69-25.htm">Encampment</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/matthew/28-13.htm">His</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-10.htm">Homestead</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">House</a> <a href="/luke/5-28.htm">Office</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-11.htm">Oversight</a> <a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/john/4-46.htm">Position</a> <a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/john/12-6.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/acts/1-17.htm">Work</a> <a href="/john/21-25.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/7-42.htm">Book</a> <a href="/acts/15-38.htm">Deserted</a> <a href="/galatians/4-27.htm">Desolate</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/psalms/69-25.htm">Dweller</a> <a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/revelation/20-9.htm">Encampment</a> <a href="/acts/7-46.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/psalms/95-4.htm">His</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-10.htm">Homestead</a> <a href="/acts/2-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/romans/11-13.htm">Office</a> <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Oversight</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Position</a> <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/acts/14-15.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/acts/7-30.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/acts/4-9.htm">Work</a> <a href="/acts/7-42.htm">Written</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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The Psalms, a collection of songs and prayers, were often seen as prophetic and authoritative. This reference underscores the belief that the events surrounding Judas Iscariot were foreseen and part of God's divine plan.‘May his place be deserted; This part of the verse is a quotation from <a href="/psalms/69-25.htm">Psalm 69:25</a>, which is a psalm of lament attributed to David. The psalm speaks of the suffering of the righteous and the judgment of the wicked. In the context of Acts, it is applied to Judas Iscariot, whose betrayal of Jesus led to his downfall. The "place" refers to his position among the apostles, which is now vacant due to his betrayal and subsequent death.let there be no one to dwell in it,’ This continuation of the quote from <a href="/psalms/69-25.htm">Psalm 69:25</a> emphasizes the desolation and abandonment of Judas's position. It reflects the judgment and consequences of his actions, leaving his role empty and unfulfilled. This desolation is symbolic of the spiritual barrenness that results from turning away from God's purposes.and, ‘May another take his position.’ This phrase is a reference to <a href="/psalms/109-8.htm">Psalm 109:8</a>, another psalm attributed to David, which speaks of the replacement of the wicked. In the context of Acts, it is used to justify the selection of a new apostle to take Judas's place, ensuring the continuity of the Twelve. This replacement is seen as necessary for maintaining the integrity and mission of the apostolic group, which is foundational for the early church. The selection of Matthias as Judas's replacement fulfills this scripture, demonstrating the early church's commitment to scriptural authority and divine guidance.<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 need to replace Judas Iscariot, referencing the Psalms to justify the decision. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a> The disciple who betrayed Jesus, leading to his death and the vacancy of his apostolic position. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_psalms.htm">The Book of Psalms</a> The Old Testament scripture that Peter quotes to support the need for Judas's replacement. Specifically, he refers to Psalms 69:25 and 109:8. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_upper_room.htm">The Upper Room</a> The place where the apostles and other believers were gathered when Peter spoke these words. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a> The group of Jesus' closest followers, who were tasked with spreading the Gospel and establishing the early Church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture_in_decision-making.htm">The Importance of Scripture in Decision-Making</a> Peter's use of Psalms highlights the necessity of grounding decisions in Scripture, demonstrating the authority and relevance of God's Word in guiding the Church. <a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god_in_leadership.htm">The Sovereignty of God in Leadership</a> The replacement of Judas underscores God's sovereignty in appointing leaders. It reminds us that God’s plans are not thwarted by human failure. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_leadership_selection.htm">The Role of Community in Leadership Selection</a> The apostles and other believers collectively sought God's will in choosing Matthias, emphasizing the importance of community discernment in leadership decisions. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_betrayal_and_sin.htm">The Consequences of Betrayal and Sin</a> Judas's account serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and betrayal, urging believers to remain faithful and vigilant. <a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">The Continuity of God's Plan</a> Despite Judas's betrayal, God's plan for the Church continued unimpeded, illustrating the unstoppable nature of God's purposes.<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/is_satan_loved_by_god.htm">Is Satan loved by God?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_exceeding_scribes'_righteousness.htm">How can we judge angels if they judge us?</a> <a href="/q/is_psalm_69_originally_about_jesus.htm">Psalm 69 is frequently seen as messianic—what evidence exists that the text was originally about Jesus rather than solely about the psalmist’s circumstances?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_imprecatory_psalms.htm">What are Imprecatory Psalms?</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>(20) For it is written in the book of Psalms--St. Peter's speech is continued after the parenthetical note. His purpose in making the quotation is to show that the disciples should not be staggered by the treachery of Judas, and the seeming failure of their hopes. The Psalms had represented the righteous sufferer as the victim of treachery. They had also spoken of the traitor as receiving a righteous punishment such as had now fallen upon Judas. No strange thing had happened. What had been of old was typical of what they had heard or known. We need not in this place discuss either the historical occasions of the Psalms cited, or the ethical difficulties presented by their imprecations of evil. Neither comes, so to speak, within the horizon of St. Peter's thoughts. It was enough for him to note the striking parallelism which they presented to what was fresh in his memory, and to believe that it was not accidental.His bishoprick let another take.--Better, as in <a href="/psalms/109-8.htm" title="Let his days be few; and let another take his office.">Psalm 109:8</a>, let another take his office. The Greek word is episcope, which, as meaning an office like that of the episcopos, is, of course, in one sense, rightly translated by "bishoprick." The latter term is, however, so surrounded by associations foreign to the apostolic age that it is better to use the more general, and, therefore, neutral, term of the English version of the Psalm. The use of "bishoprick" may be noted as an instance of the tendency of the revisers of 1611 to maintain the use of "bishop" and the like where the office seemed to be placed on a high level (as here and in <a href="/1_peter/2-25.htm" title="For you were as sheep going astray; but are now returned to the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.">1Peter 2:25</a>), while they use "overseer" and "oversight" (as in <a href="/acts/20-28.htm" title="Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.">Acts 20:28</a>, and <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm" title="Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;">1Peter 5:2</a>) where it is identified with the functions of the elders or presbyters of the Church. "Bishoprick" had, however, been used in all previous versions except the Geneva, which gives "charge."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Made desolate for desolate, A.V.; office (as in margin) for bishopric, A.V. The book of Psalms, one of the recognized divisions of the canonical Scriptures, as we find <a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44</a>, "The law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms," the last standing for the Hagiographa, of which it was the first and principal book. Here, however, as in <a href="/luke/20-42.htm">Luke 20:42</a>, it may rather mean the Book of Psalms proper. (For similar quotations from the Psalms, see <a href="/acts/13-33.htm">Acts 13:33-35</a>; <a href="/hebrews/1.htm">Hebrews 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10</a>, etc.) His office let another take. Bishop being the English transliteration of ἐπίσκοπος, bishopric is, of course, the literal rendering of ἐπισκοπή; if taken in its wider and more general sense, as in the well-known work of Archdeacon Evans? "the bishopric of souls." This same office is called a διακονία (a deaconship), and ἀποστολὴ (an apostleship) in vers. 17 and 25. So St. Paul cells himself διάκονος (a minister) in <a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23, 25</a>, etc. So the presbyters of the Church are called bishops (<a href="/acts/20-17.htm">Acts 20:17, 28</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">1 Timothy 1:1, 2</a>. etc.). The ecclesiastical names for the different offices in the Church only acquired their distinctive use later, and by the gradual growth of custom. In the Septuagint, ἐπισκοπή answers to the Hebrew פְקֻדָּה, A.V., "oversight" (<a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Numbers 3:32</a>; <a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/acts/1-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. it is written Γέγραπται (Gegraptai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] book βίβλῳ (biblō) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_976.htm">Strong's 976: </a> Properly, the inner bark of the papyrus plant, i.e. a sheet or scroll of writing. of Psalms: Ψαλμῶν (Psalmōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5568.htm">Strong's 5568: </a> From psallo; a set piece of music, i.e. A sacred ode; collectively, the book of the Psalms. ‘{May} his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. dwelling ἔπαυλις (epaulis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1886.htm">Strong's 1886: </a> A farm, estate, dwelling, habitation. From epi and an equivalent of aule; a hut over the head, i.e. A dwelling. be Γενηθήτω (Genēthētō) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 3rd Person 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. deserted; ἔρημος (erēmos) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2048.htm">Strong's 2048: </a> Lonesome, i.e. waste. let there be ἔστω (estō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. no μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. [one] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative 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. to live κατοικῶν (katoikōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2730.htm">Strong's 2730: </a> To dwell in, settle in, be established in (permanently), inhabit. From kata and oikeo; to house permanently, i.e. Reside. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. it,’ αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and, Καί (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. ‘{May} another ἕτερος (heteros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. take λαβέτω (labetō) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. office.’ ἐπισκοπὴν (episkopēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> From episkeptomai; inspection; by implication, superintendence; specially, the Christian 'episcopate'. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/1-20.htm">Acts 1:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/1-20.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 1:20 For it is written in the book (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/1-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 1:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 1:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/1-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 1:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 1:21" /></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>