^{17 Ref} For he was numbered with us, and received his portion in this ministry.

^{18 Ref} Now this man obtained a field with the reward for his wickedness, and falling headlong, his body burst open, and all his intestines gushed out.

^{19 Ref} It became known to everyone who lived in Jerusalem that in their language that field was called 'Akeldama,' that is, 'The field of blood.'

^{20 Ref} For it is written in the book of Psalms, 'Let his habitation be made desolate, Let no one dwell therein,' and, 'Let another take his office.'

^{21 Ref} Of the men therefore who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

^{22 Ref} beginning from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us, of these one must become a witness with us of his resurrection."

^{23 Ref} They put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

^{24 Ref} They prayed, and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen

^{25 Ref} to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place."