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  2. Matthias ( / məˈθaɪəs /; Koine Greek: Μαθθίας, Maththías [maθˈθi.as], from Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ Mattiṯyāhū; Coptic: ⲙⲁⲑⲓⲁⲥ; died c. AD 80) was, according to the Acts of the Apostles, chosen by God through the apostles to replace Judas Iscariot following the latter's betrayal of Jesus and his subsequent ...

  3. Sep 10, 2019 · Matthias was one of the Twelve main disciples of Jesus Christ, who replaced Judas Iscariot after his death. He met the requirements Peter established for a new leader: he followed Jesus since his baptism by John the Baptist and witnessed his ascension. Learn more about his identity, role, and legacy in this article.

  4. Aug 19, 2021 · Who Was Matthias and What Was His Story? Matthias was chosen to be one of the Apostles after Judas of Iscariot had betrayed Jesus and died (Acts 1:26 NIV). The Bible shares in the book of Acts, that the betrayal and arrest of Jesus were foretold long ago by the Holy Spirit. There were 12 men chosen to be disciples of Jesus Christ.

  5. Mar 26, 2024 · St. Matthias (flourished 1st century ce, Judaea—died, traditionally Colchis, Armenia; Western feast day February 24, Eastern feast day August 9) was, in the New Testament, among the 12 Apostles, the disciple who, according to Acts of the Apostles 1:21–26, was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after Judas betrayed Jesus.

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  6. Jan 4, 2022 · Who was Matthias in the Bible? Answer. Matthias, short for the name Mattathias, means “gift of Yahweh.”. This meaning is fitting, for Matthias became one of the Twelve, replacing Judas after that disciple’s betrayal of Jesus. We meet Matthias after Jesus had ascended back to heaven.

  7. www.ewtn.com › st-matthias-23793St. Matthias | EWTN

    Matthias is a biblical name, meaning “gift of God.” Read More. What did Matthias do in the Bible? The account that we have of Saint Matthias in Scripture is when he was chosen by lots by the Apostles after they deemed it necessary to replace Judas Iscariot.

  8. Oct 12, 2023 · Updated October 12, 2023. When Jesus began his public ministry, he chose twelve disciples to follow him for three years ( Luke 6:12-16 ). However, when Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus and thereafter killed himself ( Matthew 27:1-10 ), the disciples needed to find a twelfth man to replace Judas.

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