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


The F.O.G Message


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

Young's Literal Translation


Acts 14:12 Notes

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