12 And they began calling Barnabas, [a]Zeus, and Paul, [b]Hermes, because he was [c]the chief speaker. 13 The priest of Zeus, whose temple was [d]just outside the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and (A)wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds. 14 But when (B)the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they (C)tore their [e]robes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out

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Footnotes

  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 14:14 Or outer garments