Acts 14:12 - Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² 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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² They called Barnabas Zeus, and they called Paul, because he led in the discourse, Hermes [god of speech].

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.

Common English Bible

¹² They referred to Barnabas as Zeus and to Paul as Hermes, since Paul was the main speaker.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹² The priest also of Jupiter that was before the city, bringing oxen and garlands before the gate, would have offered sacrifice with the people.

English Standard Version 2016

¹² Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.

Acts 14:12 Cross References

Acts 14:11

And they called Barnabas, 'Jupiter,' yet truly they called Paul, 'Mercury,' because he was the lead speaker.

Acts 14:13

And as soon as the Apostles, Barnabas and Paul, had heard this, tearing their tunics, they leapt into the crowd, crying out

Acts 19:35

And when the scribe had calmed the crowds, he said: "Men of Ephesus, now what man is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is in the service of the great Diana and of the offspring of Jupiter?