Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two You have chosen

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

Then they prayed, “You, Lord, know the hearts of all; show which of these two You have chosen

International Standard Version

Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the hearts of all people. Show us which one of these two men you have chosen

A Conservative Version

And having prayed, they said, Thou, Lord, knowing the hearts of all men, show which one of these two thou have chosen

American Standard Version

And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show of these two the one whom thou hast chosen,

Amplified

They prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know all hearts [their thoughts, motives, desires], show us which one of these two You have chosen

An Understandable Version

Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the inner thoughts of all men, so show us which one of these two men should be selected

Anderson New Testament

and praying, they said: Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, make known which of these two thou hast chosen,

Bible in Basic English

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,

Common New Testament

And they prayed and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen

Daniel Mace New Testament

saying, "thou Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show us which of these two thou hast chosen,

Darby Translation

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

Godbey New Testament

And praying they said, Thou, O Lord, Heart-searcher of all, show up the one of these two, whom thou hast chosen

Goodspeed New Testament

And they prayed, saying, "Lord, you who know all hearts, show us which one of these two you have chosen

John Wesley New Testament

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

Julia Smith Translation

And having prayed, they said, Thou, O Lord, knowing hearts of all, spew forth one of two which thou hast chosen,

King James 2000

And they prayed, and said, You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which of these two you have chosen,

Lexham Expanded Bible

And they prayed [and] said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show clearly which one of these two you have chosen

Modern King James verseion

And they prayed and said, You, Lord, knower of all hearts, show which one You chose from these two,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And they prayed, saying, "Thou Lord which knowest the hearts of all men, show whether thou hast chosen of these two,

Moffatt New Testament

and they prayed, "O Lord, who readest the hearts of all, do thou single out from these two men him whom thou hast chosen

Montgomery New Testament

and they prayed, saying. "Thou, O Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show clearly which of these two men thou hast chosen to fill the place

NET Bible

Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the hearts of all. Show us which one of these two you have chosen

New Heart English Bible

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

Noyes New Testament

And they prayed saying, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which of these two thou hast chosen

Sawyer New Testament

And praying, they said, Do thou, Lord, the searcher of all hearts, show which of these two thou hast chosen

The Emphasized Bible

And, praying, they said - Thou Lord! observer of the hearts of all men! shew forth whom thou hast chosen, - of these two, one; -

Thomas Haweis New Testament

And joining in prayer, they said, Do thou, O Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, point out the one of these two which thou hast chosen,

Twentieth Century New Testament

And they offered this prayer--"O Lord, who reads all hearts, show which of these two men you have chosen

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

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

Williams New Testament

And they prayed, saying, "Lord, you who know the hearts of all, show us which one of these two men you have chosen

World English Bible

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

Worrell New Testament

And, praying, they said, "Thou, Lord, Who knowest the hearts of all men, show which of these two Thou didst choose,

Worsley New Testament

And they prayed and said, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, shew us, which of these two Thou hast chosen,

Youngs Literal Translation

and having prayed, they said, 'Thou, Lord, who art knowing the heart of all, shew which one thou didst choose of these two

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

προσεύχομαι 
Proseuchomai 
Usage: 61

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

ἔπω 
Epo 
say, speak, tell, command, bid, , vr say
Usage: 824

σύ 
Su 
thou
Usage: 132

κύριος 
Kurios 
Usage: 643

καρδιογνώστης 
Kardiognostes 
Usage: 2

of all
πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

ἀναδείκνυμι 
Anadeiknumi 
Usage: 2

ὅς ἥ ὅ 
Hos 
Usage: 980

of
ἐκ ἐξ 
Ek 
of, from, out of, by, on, with,
Usage: 709

τούτων 
Touton 
Usage: 43

two
δύο 
Duo 
two, twain, both, two and two
Usage: 92

References

Context Readings

Matthias Chosen

23 They proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two You have chosen 25 Which of these men should assume this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place.

Cross References

1 Samuel 16:7

But Jehovah said to Samuel: Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature. I have rejected him. God does not see as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance. Jehovah looks at the heart (inner man).

Jeremiah 17:10

I, Jehovah, search the heart and examine the mind (inner man). I give to each man according to his ways, according to the results of his deeds.

Acts 15:8

God knows their hearts and showed that he accepted them by giving them Holy Spirit just as he did to us.

Acts 6:6

whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.

Revelation 2:23

I will kill her children with deadly plague. Then all the congregations will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds. I will reward each of you for what you have done.

Numbers 27:16

O Jehovah our God, source of all life, appoint, I pray, a man who can lead the people

1 Kings 8:39

hear their prayer. Listen to them in your home in heaven, help them and forgive them. You alone know the thoughts of the human heart. Deal with each person, as he deserves,

1 Chronicles 28:9

You my son Solomon, learn to know your father's God. Serve Jehovah wholeheartedly and willingly because he searches every heart and understands every thought we have. If you dedicate your life to serving him, he will accept you. On the other hand if you abandon him, he will reject you from then on.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I well know, O my God, that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you. I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you.

Psalm 7:9

Let the evil of the wicked come to an end. Establish the righteous, you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God.

Psalm 44:21

would God not find out, since he knows the secrets in our hearts?

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in Jehovah with all your heart. Do not lean on your own understanding.

Proverbs 15:11

The grave and destruction are before (in front of) (in the presence of) Jehovah. How much more in the hearts of men?

Jeremiah 11:20

O Jehovah of Hosts, you are a fair judge. You test motives and thoughts. I want to see you take revenge on them. For that reason I presented my case to you.

Jeremiah 20:12

Yet, O Jehovah of Hosts you test the righteous. You see the mind and the heart. Let me see your vengeance on them for to you I have revealed my cause.

Luke 6:12-13

He went to the mountain to pray and he continued all night in prayer to God.

John 2:24-25

Jesus did not trust his security to them for he understood all men.

John 21:17

The third time Jesus said to him: Simon, son of John, do you have affection for me? Peter was grieved. Because he said to him the third time, do you have affection for me? Peter replied: Lord, you know all things; you know I have affection for you! Jesus said to him: Feed my sheep.

Acts 13:2-3

As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them.

Acts 14:23

When they had ordained elders in every congregation they prayed with fasting. They commended them to God, on whom they believed.

Romans 8:27

So he who searches the hearts knows what is the inclination (purpose) (mind-set) of the Spirit [of God], because the Spirit makes intercession for the holy ones according to the will of God.

Hebrews 4:13

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. All things are uncovered and laid bare before him. We must account to him. (Romans 2:16; 14:12)

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