Person

Matthias

Gender:
Male
Verse mentions:
2

Chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot among the twelve apostles, after the remaining eleven prayed for God to reveal his choice between Matthias and Joseph called Barsabas (Acts 1:23, 1:26). Nothing else is recorded about him in the Bible, though later tradition credits him with missionary work and martyrdom.

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Reference Verse
Acts 1:23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
Acts 1:26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

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