For he was counted among us and received his share in this ministry.”
Parallel translations
- WEB For he was counted with us, and received his portion in this ministry.
- KJV For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.
- BSB He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
- NKJV for he was numbered with us and obtained a part in this ministry.”
- NLT Judas was one of us and shared in the ministry with us.”
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Peter notes that Judas had been counted among the apostles and shared in their ministry. It underscores the tragedy of his fall from a place of privilege.
Overview
Judas held a genuine share in the apostolic ministry, making his betrayal all the more sobering. His example warns that nearness to Christ and outward service do not guarantee a faithful heart. The vacancy left by his fall must now be filled to restore the witness.
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- Acts 1:25to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place.”
- John 6:70–71Jesus answered them, “Didn’t I choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?”
- John 17:12While I was with them in the world, I kept them in your name. Those whom you have given me I have kept. None of them is lost, except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.
- Mark 3:19and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. He came into a house.
- Acts 20:24But these things don’t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
- Matt 10:4Simon the Canaanite; and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
- Luke 6:16Judas the son of James; and Judas Iscariot, who also became a traitor.
- Eph 4:11–12He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;
- Luke 22:47While he was still speaking, behold, a multitude, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.
- Acts 21:19When he had greeted them, he reported one by one the things which God had worked among the Gentiles through his ministry.
- 2 Cor 4:1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we don’t faint.
- Acts 12:25Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their service, also taking with them John who was called Mark.
- 2 Cor 5:18But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation;
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