Acts 1:23

“And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.”

"And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias." - Acts 1:23
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What does Acts 1:23 mean?

Acts 1:23 (KJV) states, "And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias." This verse is part of a larger passage in which the apostles are deciding on a replacement for Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus and then took his own life. This…

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Divine Appointment: Understanding God's Sovereignty in Choices

Acts 1:23 (KJV) states: "And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias." This verse captures a pivotal moment in the early church as it seeks to fill the void left by Judas Iscariot after his betrayal and subsequent death. The act of…

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A Prayer for Divine Guidance and Purpose

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, our hearts are filled with gratitude for Your guidance and wisdom that is evident in every aspect of our lives. We turn to Your Word, drawing inspiration from Acts 1:23, which reminds us of the importance of seeking Your will as we…

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Acts 1:23 - "And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias."
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Acts 23:1 - "And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day."
Acts 23:25 - "And he wrote a letter after this manner:"
Acts 23:1 Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, “Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.”
Acts 19:23 - "And the same time there arose no small stir about that way."
Acts 23:4 - "And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest?"
Acts 23:32 - "On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the castle:"
Acts 8:23 - "For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity."
Acts 23:13 - "And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy."
Acts 22:23 - "And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,"
Acts 23:26 - "Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting."
Acts 23:31 - "Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris."
1 Kings 15:23 - "The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet."
Acts 23:2 - "And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth."
Acts 9:23 - "¶ And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:"
Acts 23:8 - "For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both."
Acts 27:23 - "For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,"
Acts 23:23 - "And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night;"
Acts 20:23 - "Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me."
2 Kings 8:23 - "And the rest of the acts of Joram, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
Acts 13:23 - "Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:"
Acts 23:33 - "Who, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him."
"And he wrote a letter after this manner:" - Acts 23:25
Acts 23:7 - "And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided."
Acts 23:24 - "And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor."
Acts 23:16 - "And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul."
Acts 21:23 - "Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;"
2 Kings 23:28 - "Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"