Acts 14:12-18

12Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.

13And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates and wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds.

14But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, crying out,

15"Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.

16In past generations he allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways.

17Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness."

18Even with these words they scarcely restrained the people from offering sacrifice to them.