Acts 1:23

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

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

22beginning from the baptism of John until the day in which he was taken up from us, one of these should be a witness with us of his resurrection.

24And they prayed, and said, Thou Lord, knower of the hearts of all, shew which one of these two thou hast chosen,

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Cross References

Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the apostles and to the elders, with the whole assembly, to send chosen men from among them with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch, Judas called Barsabas and Silas, leading 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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