19. This became known to everyone living in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Hakeldama, or "Field of Blood.")
20. “It is written in the Psalms scroll, Let his home become deserted and let there be no one living in it; and Give his position of leadership to another.
21. "Therefore, we must select one of those who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus lived among us,
22. beginning from the baptism of John until the day when Jesus was taken from us. This person must become along with us a witness to his resurrection."
23. So they nominated two: Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.
24. They prayed, "Lord, you know everyone’s deepest thoughts and desires. Show us clearly which one you have chosen from among these two
25. to take the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas turned away to go to his own place."
26. When they cast lots, the lot fell on Matthias. He was added to the eleven apostles.