Acts 1:23

So they ¹  proposed two candidates: ²  Joseph called Barsabbas (also called Justus) and Matthias.

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

So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabbas (who was also called Justus), and Matthias.

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

They nominated two: Joseph Barsabbas, nicknamed Justus, and Matthias.

And they made selection of two, Joseph, named Barsabbas, whose other name was Justus, and Matthias.

So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.

And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

So they ¹  proposed two candidates: ²  Joseph called Barsabbas (also called Justus) and Matthias.

¹ tc Codex Bezae (D) and other Western witnesses have “he proposed,” referring to Peter, thus emphasizing his role above the other apostles. The Western text displays a conscious pattern of elevating Peter in Acts, and thus the singular verb here is a palpably motivated reading.

² tn Grk “So they proposed two.” The word “candidates” was supplied in the text for clarity.