“"They appointed two," it is said, "Joseph called Barsabus, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they prayed, and said; Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, show whether of these two thou hast chosen, that he may take part of this ministry and Apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — Homily on Acts 3
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25That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
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23And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
24And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,
— Acts 1:25 —
26And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.