Acts 1:23
What does Acts 1:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 1:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 1:23 means
Based on the qualifications Peter laid out, the community put forward two men as potential candidates: Joseph, who was also known as Barsabbas and surnamed Justus, and Matthias. This indicates that there were at least two individuals among the 120 who met the stringent requirements specified by Peter, demonstrating a careful selection process within the group.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they made selection of two, Joseph, named Barsabbas, whose other name was Justus, and Matthias.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And they set two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they appointed two, Joseph, called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they appointed two, Joseph, who was called Barsabas, who had been surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
Context
Following Peter's clear outline of the apostolic qualifications in verses 21 and 22, this verse presents the two individuals deemed suitable for the role. This selection of two candidates shows the initial human effort and discernment involved in the process, setting up the need for divine guidance which will be sought in the subsequent prayer and casting of lots.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 1:26
And they gave lots for them; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
- Acts 15:22
Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
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