23 So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabbas (who was also called Justus), and (A)Matthias. 24 And they (B)prayed and said, “You, Lord, who (C)know the hearts of all people, show which one of these two You have chosen 25 to [a]occupy (D)this ministry and (E)apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” 26 And they [b](F)drew lots for them, and the lot fell [c]to (G)Matthias; and he was added to (H)the eleven apostles.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 1:25 Lit take the place of
  2. Acts 1:26 Lit gave
  3. Acts 1:26 Or upon

23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. 24 Then they prayed,(A) “Lord, you know everyone’s heart.(B) Show us(C) which of these two you have chosen 25 to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” 26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.(D)

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