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Acts 1:23

Acts 1:23 is verse 23 of Acts chapter 1, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

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

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King James Version

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

World English Bible

They put forward two: Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias.

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Acts 1:21–25 · Berean Standard Bible

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.”

23 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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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

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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