²³ So they proposed two: Joseph, called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.^(A)

² But after Paul and Barnabas had engaged them in serious argument and debate, the church arranged for Paul and Barnabas and some others of them to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem concerning this controversy.^(A)

¹² I have written you this brief letter through Silvanus^[a](A) (I know him to be a faithful brother) to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Take your stand in it!