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Acts 1:23
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So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
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KJV
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And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
ESV
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And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias.
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So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
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They nominated two: Joseph Barsabbas, nicknamed Justus, and Matthias.
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So they proposed two: Joseph, called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.
Acts 1:23 In-Context
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Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us,
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beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”
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So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.
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Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen
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to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.”
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