Act 1:16 | KJV | STEP | Men and brethren , this scripture must needs have been fulfilled , which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas , which was guide to them that took Jesus .

c Matt 26:47; Mark 14:43; Luke 22:47; John 18:3

Acts 1: 16

(KJV)

Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

(NASB2020)

“ ^{▼▼Lit Men, brothers}Brothers, ^bthe Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, ^cwho became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.

(NET2full)

“Brothers, ^{▼▼tn Grk “Men brothers.” In light of the compound phrase ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί (andres adelphoi, “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 ^{▼▼tn Grk “foretold by the mouth of.”} David concerning Judas—who became the guide for those who arrested Jesus—