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12 They called Barnabas “Zeus”[a] and Paul “Hermes,” because he was the chief speaker. 13 And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, for he together with the people intended to offer sacrifice.

14 The apostles Barnabas and Paul tore their garments[b] when they heard this and rushed out into the crowd, shouting,

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Footnotes

  1. 14:12 Zeus…Hermes: in Greek religion, Zeus was the chief of the Olympian gods, the “father of gods and men”; Hermes was a son of Zeus and was usually identified as the herald and messenger of the gods.
  2. 14:14 Tore their garments: a gesture of protest.

12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes because he was the chief speaker.(A) 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(B) and rushed out into the crowd, shouting:

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