Acts 14:12 - Revised Version 1885 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition They called Barnabas Zeus, and they called Paul, because he led in the discourse, Hermes [god of speech]. American Standard Version (1901) And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker. Common English Bible They referred to Barnabas as Zeus and to Paul as Hermes, since Paul was the main speaker. Catholic Public Domain Version Also, the priest of Jupiter, who was outside the city, in front of the gate, bringing in oxen and garlands, was willing to offer sacrifice with the people. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The priest also of Jupiter that was before the city, bringing oxen and garlands before the gate, would have offered sacrifice with the people. |