Acts 14:12

And they called Barnabas Iupiter, and Paul Mercurius, because hee was the chiefe speaker.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

And they {began} calling Barnabas, Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And they gave the name of Jupiter to Barnabas, and to Paul that of Mercury, because he was the chief talker.
- Basic English Bible

Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And they called Barnabas Jupiter, and Paul Mercury, because he took the lead in speaking.
- Darby Bible

The priest also of Jupiter that was before the city, bringing oxen and garlands before the gate, would have offered sacrifice with the people.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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

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

Wesley's Notes for Acts 14:12

14:11 The gods are come down - Which the heathens supposed they frequently did; Jupiter especially. But how amazingly does the prince of darkness blind the minds of them that believe not! The Jews would not own Christ's Godhead, though they saw him work numberless miracles. On the other hand, the heathens seeing mere men work one miracle, were for deifying them immediately.

14:13 The priest of Jupiter - Whose temple and image were just without the gate of the city, brought garlands - To put on the victims, and bulls - The usual offerings to Jupiter.

14:14 They sprang in among the people, crying out - As in a fire, or other sudden and great danger.