Acts 14:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The temple of Zeus was near the entrance to the city. Its priest and the crowds wanted to offer a sacrifice to Barnabas and Paul. So the priest brought some bulls and flowers to the city gates.

Cross References

Daniel 2:46

King Nebuchadnezzar bowed low to the ground and worshipped Daniel. Then he gave orders for incense to be burnt and a sacrifice of grain to be offered in honour of Daniel.

Acts 10:25

When Peter arrived, Cornelius greeted him. Then he knelt at Peter's feet and started worshipping him.

Acts 14:12

The people then gave Barnabas the name Zeus, and they gave Paul the name Hermes, because he did the talking.