Acts 1:20 · KJV
"For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take."
King James Version
What does Acts 1:20 mean? →Passage Context
18Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
19And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.
20For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.
21Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
22Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you see God's hand in the events of your life?
2
What does it mean for you that scripture is fulfilled?
3
When have you witnessed a situation that seemed hopeless turn around?
Life Application
faith
Trust in God's plan, even when circumstances seem dire or confusing.
relationships
Reflect on how betrayal can affect relationships and seek reconciliation where possible.
Places in This Verse
Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)
Jerusalem is central to the biblical narrative, being the location of significant events in Jesus' life and the early Church.
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