Acts 1:23

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

22beginning from John's immersion, unto the day when he was taken up from us, must one be made a witness with us of his resurrection.

24And they prayed, saying: Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, show which of these two thou didst choose,

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Cross References

Acts 15:22Then the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, resolved, having chosen men from themselves, to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed 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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