Berean Standard Bible
““For it is written in the book of Psalms: ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, ‘May another take his position.’”
After Jesus ascends, the believers gather in Jerusalem and Peter stands to address them about Judas's betrayal and death. He says it was necessary that Scripture be fulfilled.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“For it is written in the book of Psalms: ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, ‘May another take his position.’
World English Bible (WEB)
For 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.’
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be made desolate, And let no man dwell therein: and, His office let another take.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For in the book of Psalms it says, Let his house be waste, and let no man be living in it: and, Let his position be taken by another.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for it has been written in the book of Psalms: Let his lodging-place become desolate, and let no one be dwelling in it, and his oversight let another take.
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque está escrito en el libro de los salmos: Sea hecha desierta su habitación, y no haya quien more en ella; y: Tome otro su obispado.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
»El libro de los Salmos lo había predicho así: “Quede desierta su casa y no haya quien more en ella”. Y luego añade: “¡Que otro se encargue de su trabajo!”.
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