Acts 1:20

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.

Cross-reference

Acts 1:25 Parallel

Acts 1:25 defines the 'office' from the quote — Judas turned aside, and another takes his place.

Psalm 69:25 Citation

In Psalm 69:25, the psalmist prays for the enemy's camp to be desolate — Peter applies this to Judas' betrayal.

Psalm 109:8 Citation

Psalm 109:8 is the exact source for 'Let another take his office' — Peter applies it to Judas' replacement.

1 Timothy 3:1 Related theme

1 Timothy 3:1 uses the same Greek word 'episkopē' for the overseer role—the office Judas lost is the same office Timothy describes.

Luke 24:44 Allusion

Luke 24:44 declares that the Psalms must be fulfilled — Acts 1:20 applies a specific psalm to Judas, illustrating that principle.