Acts 1:20 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 69:25
This verse is quoted in Acts to explain the need for a replacement for Judas.
Matthew 27:9-10
This passage also references the prophecy concerning Judas' betrayal.
Acts 1:16
This verse explains the necessity of fulfilling scripture regarding Judas' replacement.
Source: Acts 1:20