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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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"Judas must now be replaced. The replacement must come from the company of men who stayed together with 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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from the time Jesus was baptized by John up to the day of his ascension, designated along with us as a witness to his resurrection."
23 So they nominated two: Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.
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They nominated two: Joseph Barsabbas, nicknamed 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, "You, O God, know every one of us inside and out. Make plain which of these two men you choose
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 leadership that Judas threw away in order to go his own way."
26 When they cast lots, the lot fell on Matthias. He was added to the eleven apostles.
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They then drew straws. Matthias won and was counted in with the eleven apostles.
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