Acts 1:23

And they set apart two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias;

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

In Context

22beginning from the immersion of John till the day on which he was taken up from us, must one be appointed as a witness with us of his resurrection.

24and praying, they said: Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, make known which of these two thou hast chosen,

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Cross References

Acts 15:22Then it pleased the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, chosen men from among themselves; Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren;

Matthew Henry on Acts 1:16-26

The Death of Judas; Matthias Elected to Be an Apostle. 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) 16 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. 17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. 18 Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and… Read the whole commentary →

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