New American Standard Bible 1995

Acts 14:12-13

12And they began calling Barnabas, 1Zeus, and Paul, 2Hermes, because he was 3the chief speaker.

13The priest of Zeus, whose temple was 4just outside the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and 5wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds.

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Notes

1. Acts 14:12 Lat Jupiter, the chief pagan god ↩
2. Acts 14:12 Lat Mercury, considered the messenger or spokesman for the pagan gods of Greece and Rome ↩
3. Acts 14:12 Lit the leader of the speaking ↩
4. Acts 14:13 Lit in front of ↩
5. Acts 14:13 Dan 2:46 ↩

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