Acts 14:12

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Strong's King James

And{G5037} they called{G2564}{(G5707)} Barnabas{G921},{G3303} Jupiter{G2203}; and{G1161} Paul{G3972}, Mercurius{G2060}, because{G1894} he{G846} was{G2258}{(G5713)} the chief{G2233}{(G5740)} speaker{G3056}.

The F.O.G *

(12) They called Bar-Nabba (Son of Encouragement), Zeus and Paul, Hermes since he was the leader of the speaking.

The F.O.G Message *

[12] They gave Barnabas the title of Zeus, their chief deity, and called Paul Hermes, believing him to be the divine messenger because he was the primary speaker.

Young's Literal Translation

they were calling also Barnabas Zeus, and Paul Hermes, since he was the leader in speaking.

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