Acts 1:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 1:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 1:23 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 1:23 — KJV
“And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.”
— Acts 1:23 (KJV)
Acts 1:23 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 1:23
“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:23: appointed, called
“And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son. Joseph: that is, Adding”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:23: joseph, called
“And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim. Mahanaim: that is, Two hosts, or, camps”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:23: two, called
“Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh. brought...: Heb. made him run”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:23: joseph, called
“And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt. Zaphnathpaaneah: which in the Coptic signifies, A revealer of secrets, or, The man to whom secrets are revealed priest: or, prince”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:23: joseph, called
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