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Matthias

Matthias was chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles.

The name Matthias means “Mattithiah, same as Mattathias”

MaleNew Testament eraNew Testament1 book10 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 1:23; only referred to as Matthias (Ματθίας, Μαθθίας).

Events

Dates are approximate

Glossary entries

Matthias

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Mentions

Includes 8 verses that refer to Matthias without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Acts 1:23
    So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
  2. Acts 1:26
    Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.
  3. Acts 2:1Referred to, not named
    When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
  4. Acts 2:2Referred to, not named
    Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
  5. Acts 2:3Referred to, not named
    They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.
  6. Acts 2:4Referred to, not named
    And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
  7. Acts 2:6Referred to, not named
    And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language.
  8. Acts 2:7Referred to, not named
    Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans?
  9. Acts 2:13Referred to, not named
    But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”
  10. Acts 2:15Referred to, not named
    These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only the third hour of the day!