Acts 1:23

So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabbas (who was given the name Justus), and Matthias.

Text-Critical English NT

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 up to the day when Jesus was taken up from us, must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”

24Then they prayed, “Lord, yoʋ know the hearts of all; show us which of these two men yoʋ have chosen

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Cross References

Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the apostles and to the elders, together with the whole church, to send men chosen from among them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, leading men among the brothers,

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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