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Acts 14:12-14
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Acts 14:12-14
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
12 And they were calling Barnabas “Zeus[a]”, and Paul “Hermes[b]”, since he was the one leading the speaking. 13 And the priest of the temple of Zeus being before[c] the city, having brought bulls and garlands to the gates, was intending to offer-sacrifice with the crowds. 14 But the apostles, Barnabas and Paul— having heard-of it, having torn their garments— leaped-out into the crowd, crying-out
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- Acts 14:12 This is the Greek name of the chief god, the god of the sky, known as Jupiter to the Romans.
- Acts 14:12 This is the son of Zeus, the messenger of the gods, known as Mercury to the Romans. Thus Paul is seen as the spokesman for Barnabas.
- Acts 14:13 The temple was on the road before one entered the city.
Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT) 
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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