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Acts 1
²³ So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
²⁴ Then they all prayed, “O Lord, you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosen
²⁵ as an apostle to replace Judas in this ministry, for he has deserted us and gone where he belongs.”
²⁶ Then they cast lots, and Matthias was selected to become an apostle with the other eleven.
Acts 2
¹ On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place.
² Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting.
³ Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them.
⁴ And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.
⁵ At that time there were devout Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem.
⁶ When they heard the loud noise, everyone came running, and they were bewildered to hear their own languages being spoken by the believers.
⁷ They were completely amazed. “How can this be?” they exclaimed. “These people are all from Galilee,