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Acts 1:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 1:17

Verse 17 of 26

Scripture focus

For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

Acts 1:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 1:17

Theological / Devotional

Numbered with us. Accounted one of the apostolic company (Matt. 10:4; Mark 3:19; Luke 6:16). There is no record of his being called to discipleship; he offered himself for inclusion among the Twelve (see DA 293, 294).

Obtained. Rather, “obtained by lot,” or “received by divine allotment,” which emphasizes Christ’s acceptance of him as a disciple.

Part. Gr. kleros, “lot,” “allotted portion,” or “share.” From this comes our word “clergy.”

Ministry. Gr. diakonia, “service,” “ministry,” which later came to mean “diaconate.”

The workers in the early church keenly felt the responsibility of the ministry (diakonia) of the gospel (Acts 12:25; 20:24; 1 Cor. 16:15; Col. 4:17; 2 Tim. 4:5).

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