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What does Acts 1:15 mean?

"In these days, Peter stood up in the middle of the disciples (and the number of names was about one hundred twenty), and said,"

— Acts 1:15 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

12

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away.

13

When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.

14

All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

15

In these days, Peter stood up in the middle of the disciples (and the number of names was about one hundred twenty), and said,

16

“Brothers, it was necessary that this Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus.

17

For he was counted with us, and received his portion in this ministry.

18

Now this man obtained a field with the reward for his wickedness, and falling headlong, his body burst open, and all his intestines gushed out.

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