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13 And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was [a]just outside the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and (A)was wanting to offer sacrifice with the crowds. 14 But when (B)the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they (C)tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, crying out 15 and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We are also (D)men of the same nature as you, (E)proclaiming the gospel to you that you should turn from these [b](F)vain things to a (G)living God, (H)who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.

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  1. Acts 14:13 Lit in front of
  2. Acts 14:15 Idols

13 The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates because he and the crowd wanted to offer sacrifices to them.

14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of this, they tore their clothes(A) and rushed out into the crowd, shouting: 15 “Friends, why are you doing this? We too are only human,(B) like you. We are bringing you good news,(C) telling you to turn from these worthless things(D) to the living God,(E) who made the heavens and the earth(F) and the sea and everything in them.(G)

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