Acts 1:23

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And they set two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was called upon as Justus, and Matthias.

Latin

Et statuerunt duos, Joseph, qui vocabatur Barsabas, qui cognominatus est Justus, et Mathiam.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

Acts 1:23–26

With prayer and humble dependence on God that he would reveal his will, the apostles cast lots (1:14, 24). This was a traditional way to discover God’s will (see Leviticus 16:8; Numbers 27:21; Deuteronomy 33:8; Joshua 14:2; 18:3–10; Proverbs 16:33). God chose Matthias by lot to replace Judas. After Pentecost, the Holy Spirit guided the followers of Jesus through dreams, visions, and prophecies instead of through lots (compare Acts 2:17–18; 13:2; 16:7–10).
You know everyone's heart: See also 1 Samuel 16:6–7; 1 Kings 8:39; 1 Chronicles 28:9; 2 Chronicles 6:30; Psalms 7:9; 44:21; Jeremiah 11:20; John 2:24–25; Revelation 2:23.

Acts 1:13–26

The apostles waited for the promised gift of the Holy Spirit (1:4–5). All 120 disciples in Jerusalem were persisting in prayer (1:13–14). Then they chose a new apostle to replace Judas Iscariot (1:15–26).

Theme notes and profiles

Judas Iscariot Simon Peter Paul’s Role as an Apostle

Events

Matthias replaces Judas

Related verses

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,
Acts 1:26
Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.

People

Joseph: Candidate to replace Judas as apostle Matthias: Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot

Glossary

Barsabas, Barsabbas Book of the Acts of the Apostles Joseph Justus Matthias Ordain, Ordination Peter, the Apostle Resurrection

Topics

Barsabas: Surname of Joseph Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Joseph: Also Called Barsabas, Surnamed Justus: One of the Two Persons Nominated in Place of Judas Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Betrays the Lord Jesus Justus: A Disciple Nominated with Matthias to Succeed Judas Iscariot Matthias: Chosen As an Apostle in the Place of Judas

Acts 1:23

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