Matthias

Gender male Type Person Greek Μαθθίας
Apostle

A man chosen to replace Judas Iscariot as an apostle, mentioned in the New Testament.

About Matthias

Matthias was a disciple of Jesus who is mentioned by name only in Acts 1:23–26. The Lord chose him to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles.

Shortly after Jesus went up to heaven (his ascension), Peter said they needed another apostle. There were two requirements for the new apostle:

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Key References

Acts 1:23

So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

Acts 1:26

Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.

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Acts 1:23

So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

Acts 1:26

Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.