Acts 1:17

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Summary

Acts 1:17

For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

He

This

Ephesians 4:11

General references

1 Timothy 5:24

Bible References

He

Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot--the Apostle who betrayed him.

And Judas Iscariot, the man that betrayed him.

Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who proved a traitor.

While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared in sight, led by the man called Judas, who was one of the Twelve. Judas approached Jesus, to kiss him;

"Did not I myself choose you to be the Twelve?" replied Jesus; "and yet, even of you, one is playing the 'Devil's' part."

Whilst I was with them, I kept them by that revelation, and I have guarded them; and not one of them has been lost, except that lost soul--in fulfillment of Scripture.

This

To take the place in this apostolic work, which Judas has abandoned, to go to his proper place."

When Barnabas and Saul had carried out their mission, they returned to Jerusalem, and took with them John, who was also known as Mark.

But I count my life of no value to myself, if only I may complete the course marked out for me, and the task that was allotted me by the Lord Jesus--which was to declare the Good News of the Love of God.

After greeting them, Paul related in detail all that God had done among the Gentiles through his efforts;

Therefore, since it is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart.

But all this is the work of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave us the Ministry of Reconciliation--

And he it is who gave to the Church Apostles, Prophets, Missionaries, Pastors, and Teachers,

General references

There are some men whose sins are conspicuous and lead on to judgment, while there are others whose sins dog their steps.