12 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
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12 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.
12 they were calling also Barnabas Zeus, and Paul Hermes, since he was the leader in speaking.
12 And they called Barnabas Jupiter, and Paul Mercury, because he took the lead in speaking.
12 They called Barnabas "Jupiter," and Paul "Mercury," because he was the chief speaker.
12 And they gave the name of Jupiter to Barnabas, and to Paul that of Mercury, because he was the chief talker.
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Commentary on Acts 14 Matthew Henry Commentary
Chapter 14
We have, in this chapter, a further account of the progress of the gospel, by the ministry of Paul and Barnabas among the Gentiles; it goes on conquering and to conquer, yet meeting with opposition, as before, among the unbelieving Jews. Here is,
Act 14:1-7
In these verses we have,
Act 14:8-18
In these verses we have,
Act 14:19-28
We have here a further account of the services and sufferings of Paul and Barnabas.