22. This person must have been with us from the time that John was baptizing people to the day that Jesus was taken from us.”
23. The disciples determined that two men were qualified. These men were Joseph (who was called Barsabbas and was also known as Justus) and Matthias.
24. Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s thoughts. Show us which of these two you have chosen.
25. Show us who is to take the place of Judas as an apostle, since Judas abandoned his position to go to the place where he belongs.”
26. They drew names to choose an apostle. Matthias was chosen and joined the eleven apostles.