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Acts 1:25
To take that position as a servant and Apostle, from which Judas by his sin was shut out, so that he might go to his place.
Acts 1:25 · Bible in Basic English
Acts 1:25 in other translations
That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”
to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place.”
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In context
22 Starting from the baptism of John till he went up from us, one will have to be a witness with us of his coming back from death.
23 And they made selection of two, Joseph, named Barsabbas, whose other name was Justus, and Matthias.
24 And they made prayers and said, Lord, having knowledge of the hearts of all men, make clear which of these two has been marked out by you,
25 To take that position as a servant and Apostle, from which Judas by his sin was shut out, so that he might go to his place.
26 And they put it to the decision of chance, and the decision was given for Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven Apostles.
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