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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 1:23

The Apostles might doubtless have added Matthias to their number on their own authority, but instead of doing so they consulted the brethren, thus introducing a popular element into the polity of the Church: see on Acts 6:3. Two] The disciples (probably because the Holy Spirit had not yet been received) did not venture to make a final choice, but left the decision to God. Joseph called Barsabas] RV 'Barsabbas,' i.e. Joseph, son of Sabba, is probably brother of the Judas Barsabbas mentioned in Acts 15:22. His surname 'Justus' is Roman, and was assumed in accordance with a not uncommon practice of the Jews at this time: cp. 'Marcus' (Acts 12:12), 'Niger' (Acts 13:1), 'Paulus' (Acts 13:9). According to Papias, this Joseph drank a draught of poison without receiving injury.

Matthias] lit. 'gift of Jehovah.' This apostle is not again mentioned in the NT.

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