Acts 1:16 ““Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit fore…”

Acts 1:16

“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

World English Bible

“Brothers, it was necessary that this Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus.

American Standard Version

Brethren, it was needful that the scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus.

Geneva Bible 1599

Yee men and brethren, this scripture must needes haue beene fulfilled, which the holy Ghost by the mouth of Dauid spake before of Iudas, which was guide to them that tooke Iesus.

Darby Translation

Brethren, it was necessary that the scripture should have been fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before, by the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who became guide to those who took Jesus;

Young's Literal Translation

'Men, brethren, it behoved this Writing that it be fulfilled that beforehand the Holy Spirit spake through the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who became guide to those who took Jesus,

Bible in Basic English

My brothers, the word of God had to be put into effect, which the Holy Spirit had said before, by the mouth of David, about Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus,

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Cross references

“Men”

Acts 2:37 Acts 7:2 Acts 13:15 Acts 13:38 Acts 15:7 Acts 22:1

Acts 2:37 · BSB

When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

Acts 7:2 · BSB

And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,

Acts 13:15 · BSB

After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”

Acts 13:38 · BSB

Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.

Acts 15:7 · BSB

After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.

Acts 22:1 · BSB

“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”

“this”

Matthew 26:56 John 12:38–40 Matthew 26:54 John 10:35 Acts 2:23 John 19:28–30

Matthew 26:56 · BSB

But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.

John 12:38–40 · BSB

This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”

Matthew 26:54 · BSB

But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”

John 10:35 · BSB

If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken—

Acts 2:23 · BSB

He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.

John 19:28–30 · BSB

After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”

“which the”

Acts 4:25–28 1 Peter 1:11 Acts 28:25 2 Peter 2:21 2 Samuel 23:2 Mark 12:36

Acts 4:25–28 · BSB

You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?

1 Peter 1:11 · BSB

trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.

Acts 28:25 · BSB

They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:

2 Peter 2:21 · BSB

It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them.

2 Samuel 23:2 · BSB

The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.

Mark 12:36 · BSB

Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’

“spake”

Psalm 41:9 John 13:18 Psalm 55:12–15 Matthew 26:47 John 18:2–8

Psalm 41:9 · BSB

Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

John 13:18 · BSB

I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’

Psalm 55:12–15 · BSB

For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide.

Matthew 26:47 · BSB

While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.

John 18:2–8 · BSB

Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.

Also

Acts 1:20 Mark 14:43 Luke 22:47

Acts 1:20 · BSB

“For it is written in the book of Psalms: ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, ‘May another take his position.’

Mark 14:43 · BSB

While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.

Luke 22:47 · BSB

While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said,

17He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”

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