Acts 1:24

“And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Acts 1:24

And they prayed, and said, Thou Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

And they prayed and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two You have chosen
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show of these two the one whom thou hast chosen,
- American Standard Version (1901)

And they made prayers and said, Lord, having knowledge of the hearts of all men, make clear which of these two has been marked out by you,
- Basic English Bible

And they prayed, and said, Thou Lord, knower of the hearts of all, shew which one of these two thou hast chosen,
- Darby Bible

And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which of these two thou hast chosen,
- Webster's Bible

And the brethren prayed, saying, "Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, show clearly which of these two Thou hast chosen
- Weymouth Bible

They prayed, and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen
- World English Bible

And thei preieden, and seiden, Thou, Lord, that knowist the hertis of alle men, schewe whom thou hast chosun of these tweyne,
- Wycliffe Bible

and having prayed, they said, `Thou, Lord, who art knowing the heart of all, shew which one thou didst choose of these two
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for Acts 1:24

Wesley's Notes for Acts 1:24


1:22 To be a witness with us of his resurrection - And of the circumstances which preceded and followed it.

1:23 And they appointed two - So far the faithful could go by consulting together, but no further. Therefore here commenced the proper use of the lot, whereby a matter of importance, which cannot be determined by any ordinary method, is committed to the Divine decision.

1:25 Fell - By his transgression - Some time before his death: to go to his own place - That which his crimes had deserved, and which he had chosen for himself, far from the other apostles, in the region of death.



People's Bible Notes for Acts 1:24


Ac 1:24 They prayed. That the Lord might choose between them. A choice of men for any responsible church work ought to be made with earnest prayer. It is likely that one of the apostles offered the prayer, all joining in the petition.

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