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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