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Acts 14:12

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And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.

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Acts 14:12 in other translations

They called Barnabas “Jupiter”, and Paul “Mercury”, because he was the chief speaker.

Acts 14:12 · World English Bible

Acts 14:12 in context

  1. 10said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped up and walked.
  2. 11And when the multitude saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.
  3. 12And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.
  4. 13And the priest of Jupiter whose temple was before the city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the multitudes.
  5. 14But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they rent their garments, and sprang forth among the multitude, crying out