Acts 1:26
ContextNET © | Then 1 they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; 2 so he was counted with the eleven apostles. 3 |
NIV © | Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles. |
NASB © | And they drew lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles. |
NLT © | Then they cast lots, and in this way Matthias was chosen and became an apostle with the other eleven. |
MSG © | They then drew straws. Matthias won and was counted in with the eleven apostles. |
BBE © | And they put it to the decision of chance, and the decision was given for Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven Apostles. |
NRSV © | And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles. |
NKJV © | And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles. |
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NET © [draft] ITL | |
NET © | Then 1 they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; 2 so he was counted with the eleven apostles. 3 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the continuity with the preceding verse. Greek style often begins sentences or clauses with “and,” but English style does not. 2 tn Grk “and the lot fell on Matthias.” 3 tn Or “he was counted as one of the apostles along with the eleven.” |