Acts 14:12

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for Acts 14:12

BSB

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

AKJV

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

CPDV

And they called Barnabas, 'Jupiter,' yet truly they called Paul, 'Mercury,' because he was the lead speaker.

ERV

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.

NHEB

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

SMT

And truly they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, since he was leader of the word.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 14:12

AndG5037theycalledG2564Verb BarnabasG921Noun Masculine JupiterG2203Noun Masculine andG1161Conjunction PaulG3972Noun Masculine MercuriusG2060Noun Masculine becauseG1894Conjunction heG846 wasG2258VerbthechiefG2233Verb speakerG3056Noun Masculine

Commentary for Acts 14:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 14:12

Summary

Pagan crowd assigns Greek deities to apostles

Place

Lystra

Event

Apostles called gods

Estimated Time Period

c. 50 AD