Acts 1:23 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Acts 1:23 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And they appointed two - They proposed, or, as we should say, nominated two. Literally, they placed two, or made them to stand forth, as persons do who are candidates for office. These two were p...
Acts 1:23 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(9) And they (x) appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. (9) The Apostles must be chosen immediately from God: and therefore after praying, Matthias is chose by...
Acts 1:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Election of a Twelfth Apostle. In those days ( cf. Mark 1:9 ; a vague expression) Peter comes forward as leader. 1 Corinthians 15:6 * speaks of 500 brethren at once. The first to whom the risen...
Acts 1:23 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

appointed . put forward, or nominated. Barsabas. Texts read Barsabbas. App-94.:11. Compare Acts 15:22 .
Acts 1:23 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

23. They were to choose one only into the room of Judas; they present two. Here may a question be asked, Why they were not contented with one only? Was it because they were so like, that they c...
Acts 1:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. They appointed two - These two were probably of the number of the seventy disciples; and, in this respect, well...
Acts 1:23 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Joseph called Barsabas, &c.— That this Joseph was a different person from Joses, surnamed Barnabas, mentioned ch. Acts 4:36 will appear more than probable, when it has been considered, f...
Acts 1:23 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they (not the eleven only, but the whole meeting), appointed, х esteesan ( G2476 )] - rather, 'p...
Acts 1:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Ascension. Election of Matthias 1-5. St. Luke's Introduction. He recapitulates the general contents of his Gospel, adding, however, this additional information, (1) that the appearances of the...
Acts 1:23 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

They appointed. — It is uncertain whether this was the act of the Apostles, presenting the two men to the choice of the whole body of disciples, or of the community choosing them for ultimate decis...
Acts 1:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Filling a Vacant Place Acts 1:15-26 It may be that the Apostles were acting upon Christ's directions, when they proceeded to the election of a successor to Judas. There was awe in Peter's voice...
Acts 1:23 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In the opening verse Luke reveals the nature of his first treatise. It had to do with "all that Jesus began to do and to teach." This is followed by the last glimpse we have of the disciples before P...
Acts 1:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. (24) And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, show whether of these two thou...
Acts 1:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And they appointed two ,.... The motion made by Peter was attended to by the whole company; they approved of it, and accordingly proposed two persons by name; one of which was to be chosen, not by t...
Acts 1:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. Ver. 23. Joseph called Barsabas ] The centurists think that this Joseph Barsabas was the same with that Jose...
Acts 1:23 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Wherefore of these men which have companied with us Who have associated and conversed intimately with us, and attended all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out , &c. That is, exercised...
Acts 1:23 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 1 establishes the fact that Luke (a Gentile) is the writer, "the former treatise" being his Gospel ( Luke 1:1-3 ). In that case Theophilus is addressed as "most excellent," manifestly a public...
Acts 1:23 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Death of Judas; Matthias Elected to Be an Apostle. 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said,...
Acts 1:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Joseph, or Joses, the same name called Barsabas in their common tongue, and Justus (probably for his integrity) amongst the Romans, who then ruled over them. Matthias; some think the same wit...
Acts 1:23 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preparation For Pentecost (1:12-26). In obedience to His command they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives where all this had happened, and entered the upper chamber where they were stay...
Acts 1:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL REMARKS Acts 1:15 . Those days lay between the Ascension and Pentecost. For disciples , μαθητῶν, the R.V. reads brethren , ἀδελφῶν, as in Matthew 25:40 ; Acts 9:30 ; Acts 11:29 ;...
Acts 1:23 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 1:1 . The former treatise have I made of all that Jesus began to do and teach. St. Luke, a companion of St. Paul, here continues his history. It comprises a display of providence and grace in...
Acts 1:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

And they appointed two. An election sermon This, the earliest, stands remarkably distinguished from the episcopal elections of after ages. Every one acquainted with history knows that the elect...
Acts 1:23 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Acts 1:1 I made for have I made, A.V.; concerning for of, A.V.; to teach for teach, A.V. The former treatise; literally, the first history, narrative, or discours...
Acts 1:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The choosing of Matthias:
Acts 1:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 15:22
Acts 1:23 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

And they appointed two — So far the faithful could go by consulting together, but no further. Therefore here commenced the proper use of the lot, whereby a matter of importance, which cannot be det...

Acts 1:23 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 1:23 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Acts 1:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:23 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 1:23 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 1:23 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Acts 1:23 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 1:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:23 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 1:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 1:23 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 1:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 1:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 1:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 1:23 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 1:23 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:23 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 1:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 1:23 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 1:23 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 1:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 1:23 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 1:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 1:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 1:23 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes