“And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.”
So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias — the community proposes two candidates, both otherwise unknown to history, showing that apostolic office is serious enough to require careful discernment. Barsabbas means 'son of the Sabbath,' and Justus means 'righteous one,' names suggesting the candidates' integrity. The double nomination creates tension that prayer alone can resolve.
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