Acts 1:23

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

Young's Literal 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, unto the day in which he was received up from us, one of these to become with us a witness of his rising again.'

24and having prayed, they said, 'Thou, Lord, who art knowing the heart of all, shew which one thou didst choose of these two

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Cross References

Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, chosen men out of themselves to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas — 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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