Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
So we need to pick someone from the guys who've been with us this whole time, someone who was there for everything Jesus did while he was here with us.
They needed someone who witnessed the whole journey, not just the highlights.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, shortly after Jesus' ascension, the apostles are gathered in Jerusalem to select a replacement for Judas Iscariot, who had betrayed Jesus and then died. Peter is speaking to the group, stressing the need for a candidate who had been with them throughout Jesus' public ministry, from the time of John the Baptist's baptism until Jesus' ascension, to ensure they could serve as a credible witness. This context reflects the early church's commitment to maintaining the integrity of their testimony about Jesus' life and teachings.
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