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Acts 1:16

16 “Brothers, ^{▼▼ Grk “Men brothers.” In light of the compound phrase ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί (andres adelfoi, “Men brothers”) Peter’s words are best understood as directly addressed to the males present, possibly referring specifically to the twelve (really ten at this point - eleven minus the speaker, Peter) mentioned by name in v. 13.} the scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through ^{▼▼ Grk “foretold by the mouth of.”} David concerning Judas – who became the guide for those who arrested Jesus –