Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. Cross References Acts 14:11 When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices in the Lycaonian language: "The gods have come down to us in human form!" Acts 14:13 The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates, hoping to offer a sacrifice along with the crowds. Acts 19:35 Finally the city clerk quieted the crowd and declared, "Men of Ephesus, doesn't everyone know that the city of Ephesus is guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven? Treasury of Scripture And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. Jupiter. Acts 19:35 |
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