^{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."

^{26 Ref} They drew lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.