World English Bible

Acts 1:19

“It became known to everyone who lived in Jerusalem that in their language that field was called 'Akeldama,' that is, 'The field of blood.”

Verse in context — Acts 1

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

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.

It became known to everyone who lived in Jerusalem that in their language that field was called 'Akeldama,' that is, 'The field of blood.

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.

Of the men therefore who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

The birth and growth of the early church through the power of the Holy Spirit.