Acts 14:12
And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.In other versions
And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.
ASV
And they gave the name of Jupiter to Barnabas, and to Paul that of Mercury, because he was the chief talker.
BBE
And they called Barnabas Jupiter, and Paul Mercury, because he took the lead in speaking.
DBY
They called Barnabas "Jupiter," and Paul "Mercury," because he was the chief speaker.
WEB
they were calling also Barnabas Zeus, and Paul Hermes, since he was the leader in speaking.
YLT
And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
ENG
And they called Barnabas, Jupiter, and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
WBT
Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.
BSB
In context
10Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.
11And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.
12And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
13Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.
14Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Paul
- Barnabas