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21 "Therefore, we must select one of those who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus lived among us,
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So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day when Jesus was taken from us. This person must become along with us a witness to his resurrection."
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beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these must become a witness with us to his resurrection."
23 So they nominated two: Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.
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So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.
24 They prayed, "Lord, you know everyone's deepest thoughts and desires. Show us clearly which one you have chosen from among these two
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Then they prayed and said, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen
25 to take the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas turned away to go to his own place."
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to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place."
26 When they cast lots, the lot fell on Matthias. He was added to the eleven apostles.
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And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles.
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