Acts 14:12

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Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
They called Barnabas “Jupiter,” and Paul “Mercury,” because he was the chief speaker.
World English Bible (WEB)
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}.
Strong's King James
(12) They called Bar-Nabba (Son of Encouragement), Zeus and Paul, Hermes since he was the leader of the speaking.
The F.O.G
[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.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
they were calling also Barnabas Zeus, and Paul Hermes, since he was the leader in speaking.
Young's Literal Translation

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