Acts 14:12

Easy To Read Version

The people began to call Barnabas “Zeus. {\cf2\super [286]} ” They called Paul “Hermes, {\cf2\super [287]} ” because he was the main speaker.

Cross References

Acts 14:11

When the people saw what Paul did, they shouted in their own Lycaonian language. They said, “The gods have become like men! They have come down to us!”

Acts 14:13

The temple of Zeus was near the city. The priest of this temple brought some bulls and flowers to the city gates. The priest and the people wanted to give an offering to \{worship\} Paul and Barnabas.

Acts 19:35

Then the city clerk persuaded the people to be quiet. He said, “Men of Ephesus, all people know that Ephesus is the city that keeps the temple {\cf2\super [392]} of the great goddess Artemis. All people know that we also keep her holy rock. {\cf2\super [393]}