Acts 1:20 - Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For in the book of Psalms it is written, Let his place of residence become deserted and gloomy, and let there be no one to live in it; and [again], Let another take his position or overseership. [Ps. 69:25; 109:8.] More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 (1901) 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. Common English Bible “It is written in the Psalms scroll, “Let his home become deserted and let there be no one living in it;” and “Give his position of leadership to another.” Catholic Public Domain Version For it has been written in the book of Psalms: 'Let their dwelling place be desolate and may there be no one who dwells within it,' and 'Let another take his episcopate.' |