²¹ “Therefore, from among the men who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us— ²² beginning from the baptism of John until the day he was taken up from us—from among these, it is necessary that one become a witness with us of his resurrection.”^(A)

²³ So they proposed two: Joseph, called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.^{(B) 24} Then they prayed,^(C) “You, Lord, know everyone’s hearts; show which of these two you have chosen^{(D) 25} to take the place^[a] in this apostolic ministry^(E) that Judas left to go where he belongs.” ²⁶ Then they cast lots^(F) for them, and the lot fell to Matthias and he was added to the eleven apostles.