Matthias
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| Hebrew / Greek | Ματθίας, Μαθθίας (G3159) |
|---|---|
| Description | Man living at the time of the New Testament |
| Mentioned in | 2 verses |
| First mention | Acts 1:23 |
Matthias is a man living at the time of the New Testament. He is named in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 1:23.
Verses
Acts
- Acts 1:23And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
- Acts 1:26And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.
Notes
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- Where several people share a name, which verses belong to which person, and the family links, follow STEPBible's identifications; some are uncertain and are marked so.