Acts 1:23
“And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they appointed two,.... The motion made by Peter was attended to by the whole company; they approved of it, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And they appointed two - They proposed, or, as we should say, nominated two. Literally, they placed two, or made them to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They appointed two - These two were probably of the number of the seventy disciples; and, in this respect, well fitted…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 1:15-26
The sin of Judas was not only his shame and ruin, but it made a vacancy in the college of the apostles. They were…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
they appointed two Thus exercising their own judgment to a certain degree in the appointment, as they could rightly do…