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Acts 14:12

They called Barnabas “Jupiter”, and Paul “Mercury”, because he was the chief speaker.

Acts 14:12 WEB

Acts 14:12 in the King James Version

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

Context

11 When the multitude saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice, saying in the language of Lycaonia, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!”

12 They called Barnabas “Jupiter”, and Paul “Mercury”, because he was the chief speaker.

13 The priest of Jupiter, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and would have made a sacrifice along with the multitudes.

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