Acts 1:18

1:18 (Now this man Judas acquired a field with the reward of his unjust deed, and falling headfirst he burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out.

Acts 5:37

5:37 After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census, and incited people to follow him in revolt. He too was killed, and all who followed him were scattered.

Acts 9:11

9:11 Then the Lord told him, “Get up and go to the street called ‘Straight,’ and at Judas’ house look for a man from Tarsus named Saul. For he is praying,

Acts 15:22

15:22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to send men chosen from among them, Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, leaders among the brothers, to Antioch 10  with Paul and Barnabas.


tn The referent of “this man” (Judas) was specified in the translation for clarity.

tn Traditionally, “with the reward of his wickedness.”

tn Traditionally, “falling headlong.”

tn Or “all his bowels.”

tn Or “registration.”

tn The verb ἀφίστημι (afisthmi) as a transitive means “cause to revolt” as used in Josephus, Ant. 8.7.5 (8.198), 20.5.2 (20.102); see BDAG 157 s.v. 1.

sn The noting of the detail of the locale, ironically called ‘Straight’ Street, shows how directive and specific the Lord was.

tn BDAG 255 s.v. δοκέω 2.b.β lists this verse under the meaning “it seems best to me, I decide, I resolve.”

sn Silas. See 2 Cor 1:19; 1 Thess 1:1; 2 Thess 1:1 (= Silvanus).

10 sn Antioch was a city in Syria (not Antioch in Pisidia).

map For location see JP1-F2; JP2-F2; JP3-F2; JP4-F2.