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Acts 1:26

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So they cast lots to decide, and Matthias got chosen. Just like that, he became the twelfth apostle, filling out the crew again.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God's plan unfolds through what looks like chance — but it's really his choice.

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