“That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.”
to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.' — the euphemism 'go where he belongs' reflects the seriousness of apostolic defection and divine judgment. Judas' abandonment of apostolic ministry is not merely personal failure but betrayal of an office held at Christ's express choosing. The theological point: apostolic continuity and integrity matter profoundly to God's unfolding plan.
Church Fathers on Acts 1:25
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabus, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. Acts 1:23 Not he appointed them: but it was he that introduced the proposition to that effect, at the same time pointing out that even this was not his own, but from old time by prophecy; so that he acted as expositor, not as preceptor. Joseph called Barsabus, who was surnamed Justus. Perhaps both names are given, because there were others of the same name, for among the Apostles also there…
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