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Show us which of these two you have chosen <a href="/nlt/acts/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then they all prayed, “O Lord, you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosen <a href="/esv/acts/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen <a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen <a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having prayed, they said, "You Lord, knower of the hearts of all, show which one of these two You have chosen <a href="/kjv/acts/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, <a href="/nkjv/acts/1.htm">New King James Version</a> And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen <a href="/nasb_/acts/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all people, show which one of these two You have chosen <a href="/nasb/acts/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> And they prayed and said, &#8220You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two You have chosen <a href="/nasb77/acts/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they prayed, and said, “Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which one of these two Thou hast chosen <a href="/lsb/acts/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two You have chosen <a href="/amp/acts/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know all hearts [their thoughts, motives, desires], show us which one of these two You have chosen <a href="/csb/acts/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they prayed, “You, Lord, know everyone’s hearts; show which of these two you have chosen <a href="/hcsb/acts/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they prayed, &#8220You, Lord, know the hearts of all; show which of these two You have chosen <a href="/asv/acts/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show of these two the one whom thou hast chosen, <a href="/cev/acts/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then they all prayed, "Lord, you know what everyone is like! Show us the one you have chosen <a href="/erv/acts/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew of these two the one whom thou hast chosen, <a href="/gwt/acts/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone's thoughts. Show us which of these two you have chosen. <a href="/gnt/acts/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the thoughts of everyone, so show us which of these two you have chosen <a href="/isv/acts/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the hearts of all people. Show us which one of these two men you have chosen <a href="/msb/acts/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And they prayed, ?Lord, You know everyone?s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen <a href="/net/acts/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the hearts of all. Show us which one of these two you have chosen <a href="/nheb/acts/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They prayed, and said, "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all people, show which one of these two you have chosen <a href="/wbt/acts/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which of these two thou hast chosen, <a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the brethren prayed, saying, "Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, show clearly which of these two Thou hast chosen <a href="/web/acts/1.htm">World English Bible</a> They prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having prayed, they said, “You, LORD, who are knowing the heart of all, show which one You chose of these two, <a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having prayed, they said, "You Lord, knower of the hearts of all, show which one of these two You have chosen <a href="/ylt/acts/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having prayed, they said, 'Thou, Lord, who art knowing the heart of all, shew which one thou didst choose of these two <a href="/slt/acts/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having prayed, they said, Thou, O Lord, knowing hearts of all, spew forth one of two which thou hast chosen,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And praying, they said: Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, <a href="/cpdv/acts/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And praying, they said: “May you, O Lord, who knows the heart of everyone, reveal which one of these two you have chosen, <a href="/nabre/acts/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Then they prayed, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen <a href="/nrsvce/acts/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then they prayed and said, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as they prayed, they said, O LORD, you know what is in the hearts of all men; show which of these two you choose, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when they prayed, they said, “You, LORD JEHOVAH, know what is in the heart of everyone; show the one which you have chosen of these two,”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and praying, they said: Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, make known which of these two thou hast chosen, <a href="/godbey/acts/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And praying they said, Thou, O Lord, Heart-searcher of all, show up the one of these two, whom thou hast chosen <a href="/haweis/acts/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> 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, <a href="/mace/acts/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> saying, "thou Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show us which of these two thou hast chosen, <a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the brethren prayed, saying, "Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, show clearly which of these two Thou hast chosen <a href="/worrell/acts/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, praying, they said, "Thou, Lord, Who knowest the hearts of all men, show which of these two Thou didst choose, <a href="/worsley/acts/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they prayed and said, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, shew us, which of these two Thou hast chosen, <a href="/parallel/acts/1-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=228" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm">Matthias Replaces Judas</a> …23So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. 24<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuxamenoi (V-APM-NMP) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">they prayed,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">“Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/2589.htm" title="2589: kardiognōsta (N-VMS) -- A knower of the inner life (character, hearts). From kardia and ginosko; a heart-knower.">know everyone’s heart.</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/322.htm" title="322: anadeixon (V-AMA-2S) -- From ana and deiknuo; to exhibit, i.e. to indicate, appoint.">Show us</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hena (Adj-AMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one."></a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutōn (DPro-GMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-GMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/1586.htm" title="1586: exelexō (V-AIM-2S) -- To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select.">You have chosen</a> 25to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/16-33.htm">Proverbs 16:33</a> The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/psalms/139-23.htm">Psalm 139:23-24</a> Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting. <a href="/1_kings/8-39.htm">1 Kings 8:39</a> be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— <a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">1 Samuel 2:3</a> Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Psalm 7:9</a> Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. <a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a> But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27</a> And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a> Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10-11</a> But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. / For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23</a> Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. <a href="/james/4-3.htm">James 4:3</a> And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. <a href="/matthew/6-8.htm">Matthew 6:8</a> Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they prayed, and said, You, Lord, which know the hearts of all men, show whether of these two you have chosen,they.<a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2,3</a> As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them… <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5,6</a> Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding… <a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12,13</a> And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God… Thou, Lord.<a href="/acts/15-8.htm">Acts 15:8</a> And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;<a href="/numbers/27-16.htm">Numbers 27:16</a> Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/1-21.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/acts/1-2.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/john/19-4.htm">Clearly</a> <a href="/luke/1-63.htm">Everyone's</a> <a href="/john/16-33.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/john/17-13.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/john/17-1.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/luke/20-47.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/john/16-25.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/john/21-19.htm">Show</a> <a href="/john/9-25.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/acts/10-3.htm">Clearly</a> <a href="/acts/16-26.htm">Everyone's</a> <a href="/acts/2-26.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/acts/2-19.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/acts/2-19.htm">Show</a> <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 1</div>1. <a href="/acts/1-1.htm">Christ, preparing his apostles to the beholding of his ascension, .</a> 4. <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">gathers them together unto the Mount of Olives, </a> 6. <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">commands them to expect in Jerusalem the sending down of the Holy Spirit, </a> 9. <a href="/acts/1-9.htm">and ascends into heaven in their sight</a> 10. <a href="/acts/1-10.htm">After his ascension they are warned by two angels to depart, and to set their minds upon his second coming.</a> 12. <a href="/acts/1-12.htm">They accordingly return, and, giving themselves to prayer, </a> 23. <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">choose Matthias apostle in the place of Judas.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And they prayed Prayer is a central theme in the book of Acts, highlighting the early church's dependence on God for guidance and strength. This moment of prayer occurs as the apostles seek divine direction in choosing a replacement for Judas Iscariot. The act of prayer underscores the importance of seeking God's will in decision-making processes, reflecting the early church's commitment to spiritual discernment.Lord, You know everyone’s heart This phrase acknowledges God's omniscience, particularly His ability to see and understand the innermost thoughts and intentions of individuals. The apostles recognize that human judgment is limited, and they rely on God's perfect knowledge to guide their choice. This echoes <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>, where God tells Samuel that He looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, emphasizing the divine ability to discern true character.Show us which of these two The apostles are choosing between two candidates, Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias, to replace Judas. This decision is significant as it maintains the symbolic number of twelve apostles, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The process of selection through prayer and casting lots reflects the cultural practices of the time, where lots were often used to discern God's will, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/16-33.htm">Proverbs 16:33</a>.You have chosen The phrase indicates a belief in divine election, where God has already made His choice, and the apostles seek to align their decision with His will. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty in choosing individuals for specific roles, as seen in the calling of prophets and leaders throughout the Old Testament. It also prefigures the New Testament understanding of believers being chosen by God for His purposes, as expressed in <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The remaining eleven apostles after Judas' betrayal and death, seeking to replace him. 2. <a href="/topical/m/matthias_and_joseph.htm">Matthias and Joseph (called Barsabbas)</a> The two candidates considered to replace Judas as an apostle. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The location where the disciples were gathered, waiting for the Holy Spirit as Jesus instructed. 4. <a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a> The act of seeking divine guidance, demonstrating reliance on God's wisdom and knowledge. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Referring to Jesus Christ, whom the disciples are addressing in their prayer for guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prayer_in_decision-making.htm">The Importance of Prayer in Decision-Making</a> Before making significant decisions, seek God's guidance through prayer, acknowledging His wisdom and understanding. <a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a> Trust in God's perfect knowledge of our hearts and motives, which surpasses human understanding. <a href="/topical/d/divine_selection_and_calling.htm">Divine Selection and Calling</a> Recognize that God has a specific purpose and calling for each individual, and His choices are based on His perfect will. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity_in_seeking_god's_will.htm">Community and Unity in Seeking God's Will</a> Engage in communal prayer and discernment, valuing the collective wisdom and unity of the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Faith in God's Sovereignty</a> Have faith that God is in control and His plans are for our good, even when the path is not clear to us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 1</a> <a href="/q/who_was_matthias_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Matthias in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_succeeded_judas_as_apostle.htm">Who replaced Judas as the 12th apostle?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'third_heaven'_about.htm">What does 'God gave them over' mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_casting_lots_reliable_for_choosing_apostles.htm">(Acts 1:21–26) How reliable is the process of selecting a new apostle by casting lots, and why isn’t it used elsewhere?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men.--Literally, heart-knower of all men. The compound word is not found in any Greek version of the Old Testament, but meets us again in <a href="/acts/15-8.htm" title="And God, which knows the hearts, bore them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did to us;">Acts 15:8</a>. The question meets us whether the prayer is addressed to the Lord Jesus, as with a recollection of His insight into the hearts of men (<a href="/john/2-24.htm" title="But Jesus did not commit himself to them, because he knew all men,">John 2:24</a>; <a href="/john/6-64.htm" title="But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.">John 6:64</a>), or to the Father. The prayer of Stephen (<a href="/context/acts/7-59.htm" title="And they stoned Stephen, calling on God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.">Acts 7:59-60</a>) shows, on the one hand, that direct prayer to the Son was not foreign to the minds of the disciples; and in <a href="/john/6-70.htm" title="Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?">John 6:70</a>, He claims the act of choosing as His own. On the other hand, the analogy of <a href="/acts/4-29.htm" title="And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant to your servants, that with all boldness they may speak your word,">Acts 4:29</a>, where the Father is entreated to work signs and wonders "through his holy servant Jesus," is in favour of the latter view. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - Of these two the one whom for whether of these two, A.V. and T.R. <a href="/commentaries/acts/1-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they prayed, προσευξάμενοι (proseuxamenoi) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. “Lord, Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. You Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. know everyone’s heart. καρδιογνῶστα (kardiognōsta) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2589.htm">Strong's 2589: </a> A knower of the inner life (character, hearts). From kardia and ginosko; a heart-knower. Show [us] ἀνάδειξον (anadeixon) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_322.htm">Strong's 322: </a> From ana and deiknuo; to exhibit, i.e. to indicate, appoint. which ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. these τούτων (toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. You have chosen ἐξελέξω (exelexō) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1586.htm">Strong's 1586: </a> To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. 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