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The choice of Matthias
Analysis of Acts 1.15-26, which recounts the election of Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot. Peter, the natural spokesman of the disciples, bases the need for this replacement on the Psalms. The apostolic criteria are specified: to have followed Jesus since his baptism and to be a witness of his resurrection. Matthias is finally designated by lot after prayer, restoring the college of the Twelve, a symbol of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Matthew 27.57 (King James Version) :When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org