11 When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they raised their voice, saying in the (A)Lycaonian language, “(B)The gods have become like men and have come down to us!” 12 And they began calling Barnabas, [a]Zeus, and Paul, [b]Hermes, since he was [c]the chief speaker. 13 Moreover, the priest of Zeus, whose temple was [d]just outside the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and (C)wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds.

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Footnotes

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

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