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19 And it became known to all who were living in Jerusalem; so that in (A)their own language that field was called Hakeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) 20 “For it is written in the book of Psalms,

(B)Let his residence be made desolate,
And let no one dwell in it’;

and,

(C)Let another man take his [a]office.’

21 Therefore it is necessary that of the men who have accompanied us all the time that (D)the Lord Jesus went in and out [b]among us—

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  1. Acts 1:20 Lit position as overseer
  2. Acts 1:21 Lit to us

19 Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language(A) Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

20 “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms:

“‘May his place be deserted;
    let there be no one to dwell in it,’[a](B)

and,

“‘May another take his place of leadership.’[b](C)

21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us,

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 1:20 Psalm 69:25
  2. Acts 1:20 Psalm 109:8