New International Versionbeginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”
New Living Translationfrom the time he was baptized by John until the day he was taken from us. Whoever is chosen will join us as a witness of Jesus’ resurrection.”
English Standard Versionbeginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection.”
Berean Standard Biblebeginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
Berean Literal Biblehaving begun from the baptism of John until the day in which He was taken up from us, one of these, to become a witness with us of His resurrection."
King James BibleBeginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
New King James Versionbeginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
New American Standard Biblebeginning with the baptism of John until the day that He was taken up from us—one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
NASB 1995beginning with the baptism of John until the day that He was taken up from us— one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
NASB 1977beginning with the baptism of John, until the day that He was taken up from us—one of these should become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
Legacy Standard Biblebeginning with the baptism of John until the day that He was taken up from us—one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
Amplified Biblebeginning with the baptism by John [at the outset of Jesus’ ministry] until the day when He was taken up from us—one of these men must become a witness with us [to testify] of His resurrection.”
Christian Standard Biblebeginning from the baptism of John until the day he was taken up from us—from among these, it is necessary that one become a witness with us of his resurrection.”
Holman Christian Standard Biblebeginning from the baptism of John until the day He was taken up from us—from among these, it is necessary that one become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
American Standard Versionbeginning from the baptism of John, unto the day that he was received up from us, of these must one become a witness with us of his resurrection.
English Revised Versionbeginning from the baptism of John, unto the day that he was received up from us, of these must one become a witness with us of his resurrection.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThis person must have been with us from the time that John was baptizing people to the day that Jesus was taken from us."
International Standard Versionbeginning when he was baptized by John until the day he was taken up from us. Therefore, someone like this must become a witness with us to his resurrection."
NET Biblebeginning from his baptism by John until the day he was taken up from us--one of these must become a witness of his resurrection together with us."
New Heart English Biblebeginning from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us, of these one must become a witness with us of his resurrection."
Webster's Bible TranslationBeginning from the baptism of John, to that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
Weymouth New Testamentbeginning from His baptism by John down to the day on which He was taken up again from us into Heaven--one should be appointed to become a witness with us as to His resurrection." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblebeginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
World English Biblebeginning from the baptism of John to the day that he was received up from us, of these one must become a witness with us of his resurrection.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbeginning from the immersion of John, to the day in which He was received up from us, one of these to become with us a witness of His resurrection.”
Berean Literal Biblehaving begun from the baptism of John until the day in which He was taken up from us, one of these, to become a witness with us of His resurrection."
Young's Literal Translation beginning from the baptism of John, unto the day in which he was received up from us, one of these to become with us a witness of his rising again.'
Smith's Literal TranslationHaving begun from the immersion of John, unto the day which he was taken up from us, be one of these a witness with you of his rising up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBeginning from the baptism of John, until the day wherein he was taken up from us, one of these must be made a witness with us of his resurrection.
Catholic Public Domain Versionbeginning from the baptism of John, until the day when he was taken up from us, one of these be made a witness with us of his Resurrection.”
New American Biblebeginning from the baptism of John until the day on which he was taken up from us, become with us a witness to his resurrection.”
New Revised Standard Versionbeginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these must become a witness with us to his resurrection.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBeginning from the baptism of John until the day he ascended from among us, become a partner with us as a witness of his resurrection.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English“Beginning with his baptism by Yohannan, until the day that he was taken up from our presence, would be a witness with us of his Resurrection.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentbeginning from the immersion of John till the day on which he was taken up from us, must one be appointed as a witness with us of his resurrection.
Godbey New Testament
beginning from the baptism of John, until the day on which He was taken up from us, it behooveth one of these to be witness of His resurrection along with us.
Haweis New Testament
beginning from his baptism by John, until the day in which he was taken up from us, must there be chosen with us a witness of his resurrection, even one of these.
Mace New Testament
from his baptism by John, to the day of his assumption, we should chuse one to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
Weymouth New Testament
beginning from His baptism by John down to the day on which He was taken up again from us into Heaven--one should be appointed to become a witness with us as to His resurrection."
Worrell New Testament
beginning from the immersion of John, until the day on which He was taken up from us—should become a witness, with us, of His resurrection."
Worsley New Testament
from the baptism of John, till the day that He was taken up from us, should bejoined with usas a witness of his resurrection.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Matthias Replaces Judas… 21Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22beginningfromJohn’sbaptismuntilthedayJesus was taken upfromus.For oneof thesemust becomea witnesswithusofHisresurrection.”23So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.…
Cross References 1 Corinthians 15:3-8For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, / that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, / and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. ...
Luke 24:46-48And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, / and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. / You are witnesses of these things.
Matthew 28:18-20Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
John 15:27And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning.
Mark 16:15-16And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. / Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
John 20:21-23Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” / When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. / If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”
1 John 1:1-3That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life. / And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us. / We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.
Acts 10:39-41We are witnesses of all that He did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And although they put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree, / God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen— / not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.
1 Peter 5:1As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
Hebrews 2:3-4how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, / and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.
Psalm 16:10For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.
Isaiah 53:10-12Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. / After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.
Psalm 22:22-31I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly. / You who fear the LORD, praise Him! All descendants of Jacob, honor Him! All offspring of Israel, revere Him! / For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended to his cry for help. ...
Isaiah 55:3-4Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. / Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples.
Psalm 110:1A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
Treasury of Scripture Beginning from the baptism of John, to that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. Beginning. Acts 13:24,25 When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel… Matthew 3:1-17 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, … Mark 1:1,3-8 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; … unto. Acts 1:2,9 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: … witness. Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. John 15:27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. Jump to Previous AppointedBaptismBeginningHeavenJesusJohnJohn'sOrdainedReceivedResurrectionRisingStartingTimeWitnessJump to Next AppointedBaptismBeginningHeavenJesusJohnJohn'sOrdainedReceivedResurrectionRisingStartingTimeWitnessActs 1 1.Christ, preparing his apostles to the beholding of his ascension, .4.gathers them together unto the Mount of Olives,6.commands them to expect in Jerusalem the sending down of the Holy Spirit,9.and ascends into heaven in their sight10.After his ascension they are warned by two angels to depart, and to set their minds upon his second coming.12.They accordingly return, and, giving themselves to prayer,23.choose Matthias apostle in the place of Judas.beginning from John’s baptismJohn's baptism marks the commencement of Jesus' public ministry. John the Baptist's role was to prepare the way for the Messiah, fulfilling prophecies such as Isaiah 40:3 and Malachi 3:1. His baptism symbolized repentance and the anticipation of the coming Kingdom of God. This period is significant as it sets the stage for Jesus' teachings and miracles, establishing the foundation for His followers' understanding of His mission. until the day Jesus was taken up from us
This phrase refers to the Ascension of Jesus, which is a pivotal event in Christian theology. The Ascension, occurring 40 days after the resurrection, is described inActs 1:9-11. It signifies the completion of Jesus' earthly ministry and His exaltation to the right hand of the Father, as prophesied inPsalm 110:1. This event also marks the transition to the era of the Church, empowered by the Holy Spirit. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
The requirement for a new apostle to be a witness of the resurrection underscores the centrality of the resurrection in Christian faith. The resurrection is the cornerstone of the apostles' preaching, as seen in1 Corinthians 15:14-15. The chosen apostle, Matthias, would join the others in testifying to the reality of Jesus' victory over death, which is essential for the message of salvation and the hope of eternal life. This selection process also highlights the importance of eyewitness testimony in the early Church's proclamation of the Gospel. Persons / Places / Events 1. John the BaptistA pivotal figure in the New Testament, John the Baptist's ministry marked the beginning of the gospel account. He baptized Jesus and preached repentance, preparing the way for Christ. 2. Jesus' AscensionThis event marks the moment when Jesus was taken up into heaven after His resurrection, signifying the completion of His earthly ministry and the beginning of His reign at the right hand of the Father. 3. The ApostlesThe group of Jesus' closest followers, tasked with spreading the gospel and establishing the early church. They were witnesses to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. 4. The ResurrectionCentral to Christian faith, the resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the gospel message, affirming Jesus' victory over sin and death. 5. The Early ChurchThe community of believers who, following Jesus' ascension, were empowered by the Holy Spirit to continue His work on earth. Teaching Points The Importance of Eyewitness TestimonyThe apostles were chosen as witnesses to Jesus' resurrection, highlighting the importance of firsthand testimony in establishing the truth of the gospel. Continuity of Jesus' MinistryThe reference to John's baptism and Jesus' ascension underscores the continuity of Jesus' ministry from beginning to end, encouraging believers to see the gospel as a cohesive account. The Role of the ApostlesThe apostles were foundational to the church, tasked with spreading the gospel. This calls modern believers to value and uphold apostolic teaching as recorded in Scripture. The Centrality of the ResurrectionThe resurrection is central to Christian faith and witness. Believers are called to live in the power of the resurrection, sharing its hope with others. Preparation for MinistryJust as the apostles were prepared through their experiences with Jesus, believers today are called to be equipped and ready to witness to the truth of the gospel. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Acts 1:22?
2.How does Acts 1:22 define the role of an apostolic witness to Jesus?
3.Why is witnessing Jesus' resurrection crucial for apostleship according to Acts 1:22?
4.How can we apply the principle of witnessing from Acts 1:22 today?
5.What Old Testament prophecies connect to the resurrection witness in Acts 1:22?
6.How does Acts 1:22 guide us in sharing the Gospel effectively?
7.What does Acts 1:22 imply about the qualifications for apostleship?
8.How does Acts 1:22 define the role of a witness to Jesus' resurrection?
9.Why is the resurrection emphasized in Acts 1:22 as a key apostolic qualification?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 1?
11.Should children be allowed to participate in communion and baptism?
12.Is baptism essential for achieving salvation?
13.Who was Matthias in the Bible?
14.What is cessationism?What Does Acts 1:22 Mean John’s baptism as the starting line•Acts 1:22 marks “John’s baptism” as the kickoff point for the apostolic story. John’s call to repentance (Matthew 3:1-6) prepared hearts for Messiah. • Jesus’ own baptism (Mark 1:9-11) publicly launched His ministry and identified Him with sinners He came to save. • Anyone considered for apostleship had to have been present from that very first moment, able to say, “I saw the heavens open and heard the Father’s voice.” Without that lived experience, his testimony would lack the completeness the Twelve required (John 1:29-34).
From John to Ascension: the full arc of Christ’s earthly ministry• The phrase “until the day Jesus was taken up from us” stretches the required eyewitness timeline all the way to the Ascension (Luke 24:50-53;Acts 1:9-11). • This ensures a potential apostle observed: – Jesus’ sinless life and teaching (Matthew 5-7). – His miracles that authenticated His deity (John 2:11; 20:30-31). – The passion, crucifixion, burial, and post-resurrection appearances (Luke 24:36-43). • Firsthand knowledge of the entire sweep of events protects the gospel from myth or distortion.
The necessity of firsthand witnesses• “For one of these must become a witness” shows apostolic office wasn’t optional window dressing; it was mandatory for safeguarding the church’s foundation (Acts 1:21-22). • Jesus predicted this role: “You also will testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning” (John 15:27). • The church’s future preaching would stand in court-like fashion on verifiable testimony (1 John 1:1-3).
Joining the apostolic circle• The phrase “with us” stresses unity and continuity. The replacement apostle (Matthias,Acts 1:26) would not start a new branch but slot into the same authority the Lord gave the Eleven (Ephesians 2:20). • Standing “with the Eleven” (Acts 2:14) gave a single, identifiable group from which doctrine flowed, stopping fragmentation before it started.
Centered on the resurrection• All prerequisites funneled toward one towering event: “of His resurrection.” That is the gospel’s heartbeat (1 Corinthians 15:4-8). • The apostles’ sermons repeatedly circle back here: “God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses” (Acts 2:32; 3:15). • A living Savior, verified by credible observers, anchors every promise—salvation, power, future hope.
summaryActs 1:22 lays out the qualifications for an apostle: present from John’s baptism, eyewitness to every stage of Jesus’ ministry up to the Ascension, and able to testify personally to the resurrection. God safeguarded the gospel by grounding it in verifiable, unified, firsthand accounts, ensuring that every generation can trust the message of a risen Lord. Verse 22. - The day for that same day, A.V.; received for taken, A.V.; of these must one become for must one be ordained to be, A.V. Beginning belongs to the Lord Jesus. He began to go in and out among his apostles from the time that John baptized, and continued to do so till his ascension, the day that he was received up ("taken up" A.V.), as in ver. 11. This definition of the time of our Lord's public ministry exactly agrees with Matthew 4:12-25; Mark 1; Luke 3, 4; John 1:29-51. Must one become a witness, etc. The resurrection of Christ from the dead thus appears to be a cardinal doctrine of the gospel. The whole truth of Christ's mission, the acceptance of his sacrifice, the consequent forgiveness of sins, and all man's hopes of eternal life, turn upon it. All the sermons of the apostles recorded in the Acts and the Epistles also agree with this (see Acts 2, 3, 4; Acts 5:31, 32; Acts 6:56, 59; 10:39-41; 13:30, etc.; Romans 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:4; 2 Corinthians 1:9, etc.; 1 Peter 1.3; 3:21,22; Revelation 1:5,etc.). The great care taken to secure competent witnesses is very remarkable. A disciple who had recently joined the company might be mistaken; one who had been the daily companion of Jesus Christ for three years and a half, and knew every gesture and every feature of the Master with perfect certainty, could not be mistaken.
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Greek beginningἀρξάμενος(arxamenos)Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 756:To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.fromἀπὸ(apo)Preposition
Strong's 575:From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.John’sἸωάννου(Iōannou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2491:Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.baptismβαπτίσματος(baptismatos)Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 908:The rite or ceremony of baptism. From baptizo; baptism.untilἕως(heōs)Preposition
Strong's 2193:A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.theτῆς(tēs)Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.dayἡμέρας(hēmeras)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250:A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.[Jesus] was taken upἀνελήμφθη(anelēmphthē)Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 353:To take up, raise; I pick up, take on board; I carry off, lead away. From ana and lambano; to take up.fromἀφ’(aph’)Preposition
Strong's 575:From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.us.ἡμῶν(hēmōn)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.[For] oneἕνα(hena)Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520:One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.of theseτούτων(toutōn)Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.must becomeγενέσθαι(genesthai)Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle
Strong's 1096:A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.a witnessμάρτυρα(martyra)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3144:A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a 'martyr'.withσὺν(syn)Preposition
Strong's 4862:With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.usἡμῖν(hēmin)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.ofτῆς(tēs)Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.Hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.resurrection.”ἀναστάσεως(anastaseōs)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 386:A rising again, resurrection. From anistemi; a standing up again, i.e. a resurrection from death (its author), or a recovery.
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