Previously, after Judas Iscariot, the traitorous apostle, committed suicide, a need was discerned to give “his office of oversight ” as an apostle to someone who had been with Jesus during his ministry and who had witnessed his death and resurrection.
Varem, kui reeturlik apostel Juudas Iskariot oli sooritanud enesetapu, nähti vajadust anda tema kui apostli „ülevaatajaamet ” kellelegi teisele, kes on olnud koos Jeesusega tema teenistuse ajal ning kes on tema surma ja ülestõusmise tunnistaja.