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Berean Standard Bible

“So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.”

Acts 1:23

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Between the ascension and Pentecost, about 120 believers are gathered in Jerusalem. Peter explains that Judas's place among the Twelve should be filled by someone who has been with the group since Jesus' baptism.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

World English Bible (WEB)

They put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And they made selection of two, Joseph, named Barsabbas, whose other name was Justus, and Matthias.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And they set two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y señalaron á dos: á José, llamado Barsabas, que tenía por sobrenombre Justo, y á Matías.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y escogieron a dos: a José Justo (llamado también Barsabás) y a Matías.

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