acts 14:12 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

acts 14:12 And they [began] calling Barnabas, Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.

12. they called Barnabas, Jupiter--the father of the gods, from his commanding mien (CHRYSOSTOM thinks).
and Paul, Mercurius--the god of eloquence and the messenger and attendant of Jupiter, in the heathen mythology.

acts 14:12 And they [began] calling Barnabas, Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.

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