Acts 1:23
King James Version (KJV)
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
Translations
Acts 1:23 - Amplified Bible
And they accordingly proposed (nominated) two men, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
Acts 1:23 - American Standard Version
And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
Acts 1:23 - Bible in Basic English
And they made selection of two, Joseph, named Barsabbas, whose other name was Justus, and Matthias.
Acts 1:23 - Darby Bible
And they appointed two, Joseph, who was called Barsabas, who had been surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
Acts 1:23 - English Standard Version
And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias.
Acts 1:23 - King James Version
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
Acts 1:23 - La Biblia de las Americas
Presentaron a dos: a José, llamado Barsabás (al que también llamaban Justo) y a Matìas.
Acts 1:23 - The Message
They nominated two: Joseph Barsabbas, nicknamed Justus, and Matthias. Then they prayed, "You, O God, know every one of us inside and out. Make plain which of these two men you choose to take the place in this ministry and leadership that Judas threw away in order to go his own way." They then drew straws. Matthias won and was counted in with the eleven apostles.
Acts 1:23 - New American Standard Bible
So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabbas (who was also called Justus), and Matthias.
Acts 1:23 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy
Presentaron a dos: a José, llamado Barsabás, al que también llamaban Justo, y a Matìas.
Acts 1:23 - World English Bible
They put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
Acts 1:23 - Young's Living Translation
And they set two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias,
Acts 1:23 - Additional Comments
Joseph had three names - Joseph, Barsabas ("a son of the oath"), and Justus. These two had faithfully followed, and not only that had the character and respect deserving of the office. Judas, in the office, had neither, and here are those outside the office and Jesus circle of apostles who either one could have served well in that office. It appears they both sat humbly when the apostles were choosing who would will the office, and also when the selection was announced.
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