Acts 1:24 (WEB)
They prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen
Fathers and councils · 3
Eusebius of Caesarea
“First, then, in the place of Judas, the betrayer, Matthias, who, as has been shown was also one of the Seventy, was chosen to the apostolate.” — editor's note: See Acts i. 23–26.
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Augustine of Hippo
“Our Lord spoke of twelve thrones for the twelve Apostles: one, Judas, fell, and his place being supplied by Matthias, the number of twelve thrones was made up: first, then, discover room for thy judgment-seat; then threaten that thou wilt judge.” — editor's note: Acts i. 15–26.
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Jerome
“To Thee all hearts are open, Thou searchest the secrets of the heart, Thou seest the prophet shut up in the fish’s belly in the midst of the sea.” — editor's note: Acts i. 24; Rev. ii. 23.
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