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Acts 1:23

BarsabasMatthias

21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

22 beginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”

So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

24 And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen

25 to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”

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BSB
So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
KJV
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
WEB
They put forward two: Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias.
ASV
And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
DARBY
And they appointed two, Joseph, who was called Barsabas, who had been surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
BLB
And they set two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was called upon [as] Justus, and Matthias.
ÅB
De stilte da fram to, Josef, som kaltes Barsabbas, med tilnavnet Justus, og Mattias.
OTB
Så foreslo de to menn: Josef kalt Barsabbas (også kjent som Justus) og Mattias.
B1930
De stilte da frem to, Josef, som kaltes Barsabbas, med tilnavnet Justus, og Mattias.

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Cross references

  • Acts 15:22

    Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,

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  • Acts 1:26

    Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.

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