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Two Highly Qualified Candidates
The two men nominated, Joseph Barsabbas and Matthias, were not random choices. Commentators note they were highly respected and met the strict criteria of having been with Jesus from the beginning. Joseph's surname, 'Justus' (Latin for 'the just'), suggests he was known for his outstanding integrity and character.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 1:23
18th Century
Theologian
And they appointed two. They proposed, or, as we would say, nominated two. Literally, they placed two, or made them stand forth, …
AT Robertson
On Acts 1:23
They put forward two (εστησαν δυο). First aorist active indicative (transitive) of ιστημ (not intransitive second aorist, though s…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 1:23
19th Century
Bishop
They appointed.—It is uncertain whether this was the act of the Apostles, presenting the two men to the choice of the whole body o…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 1:23
The eleven apostles together “proposed” two men: Joseph, who was called by Aramaic-speaking Jews “Barsabbas” and was also known by his Roman cognom…
John Calvin
On Acts 1:23
16th Century
Theologian
They were to choose only one in Judas's place; they presented two. Here a question may be asked: Why were they not content with only one? Was it be…
John Gill
On Acts 1:23
17th Century
Pastor
And they appointed two
The motion made by Peter was attended to by the whole company; they approved of it, and accor…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 1:15–26
17th Century
Minister
The great thing the apostles were to attest to the world was Christ's resurrection, for that was the great proof of His being the Messiah and the f…