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Acts 1:24

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22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

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

And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen
KJV
And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,
WEB
They prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen
ASV
And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show of these two the one whom thou hast chosen,
DARBY
And they prayed, and said, Thou Lord, knower of the hearts of all, shew which one of these two thou hast chosen,
BLB
And having prayed, they said, “You, Lord, knower of the heart of all, show which one of these two You chose
ÅB
Og de ba slik: Du, Herre, som kjenner alles hjerter! vis oss hvem du har utvalgt av disse to
OTB
Så ba de, "Herre, du som kjenner alles hjerter, åpenbar for oss hvilken av disse to du har valgt
B1930
Og de bad således: Du, Herre, som kjenner alles hjerter! vis oss hvem du har utvalgt av disse to

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  • 1 Samuel 16:7

    But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

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  • Acts 15:8

    And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;

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  • Hebrews 4:13

    Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

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  • Jeremiah 17:10

    I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

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  • Revelation 2:23

    And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

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  • Acts 14:23

    And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

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  • Acts 6:6

    Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

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  • Romans 8:27

    And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

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