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They drew lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
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Commentators explain that casting lots was not gambling but a respected Old Testament method for seeking God's direct guidance when human wisdom reached its limit. After identifying two qualified men and praying, the apostles made a solemn appeal for God, the 'Searcher of hearts,' to reveal His choice. While the method itself is not prescribed for today, the principle of prayerfully seeking God's will in decisions remains timeless.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they gave forth their lots. Some have supposed that this means they voted. But to this interpretation there are insuperable objections…
He was numbered (συνκατεψηφισθη). To the Jews the lot did not suggest gambling, but "the O.T. method of learning the will of Jehov…
19th Century
Anglican
And they gave forth their lots.—As interpreted by the prayer of Acts 1:24, and by the word “fell” here, there can be no d…
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After determining qualifications and praying, they “cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias.” Determining God’s will in this manner (likely by cast…
16th Century
Protestant
They gave in their lots. We will not, here, engage in a long discussion about lots. Those who think it is wicked to cast lots at all, err …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they gave forth their lots Or "gave forth lots for them", as the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions; for Joseph…
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