15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,)

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15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty)

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21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

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21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us,

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22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

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22 beginning from John’s baptism(A) to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness(B) with us of his resurrection.”

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23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

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23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

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Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

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So the Twelve gathered all the disciples(A) together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God(B) in order to wait on tables.

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Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

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Brothers and sisters,(A) choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit(B) and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them(C)

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