16"Brothers, it was necessary that this Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus.
17For he was numbered with us, and received his portion in this ministry.
18Now this man obtained a field with the reward for his wickedness, and falling headlong, his body burst open, and all his intestines gushed out.
19It became known to everyone who lived in Jerusalem that in their language that field was called `Akeldama,` that is, `The field of blood.`
20For it is written in the book of Psalms, `Let his habitation be made desolate, Let no one dwell therein,` and, `Let another take his office.`
21Of the men therefore who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and went out among us,
22beginning from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us, of these must one become a witness with us of his resurrection."
