When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!”
Acts 14:12 - Y'all Version Bible They called Barnabas “Zeus,” and Paul “Hermes,” because he was the chief speaker. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in human form!”
The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside of the city, brought bulls and garlands to the gates, and wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds.
The town clerk quieted the crowd and then said, “Men of Ephesus, what human is there who doesn’t know that the city of the Ephesians is temple guardian of the great goddess Artemis, and of the image which fell from heaven?