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Acts 1:20

Acts.1.20

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“For,” said Peter, “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 place of leadership.’
Acts 1:20 New International Version (NIV)The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by Permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.

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  1. Acts 1:20 quotes Psalms 109:8

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    Peter's second citation, that another should take his position, is the ground for choosing a replacement.

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  2. Acts 1:20 quotes Psalms 69:25

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    Peter cites the psalm's curse on a deserted dwelling to explain the vacancy left by Judas; Acts applies the plural of the psalm to one man.

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