KJV ORIGINAL
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So they picked two guys as candidates: Joseph (who also went by Barsabas and had the nickname Justus) and Matthias.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you need to make a big decision, start by narrowing down your options.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Acts was written by Luke, likely a Gentile physician, to Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience, probably between 60 and 80 CE. It was written to document the early Christian movement's growth and the apostles' activities, specifically here addressing the need to replace Judas Iscariot among the twelve apostles.
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