KJVAnd they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.
Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.
they were calling also Barnabas Zeus, and Paul Hermes, since he was the leader in speaking.
And they called Barnabas Jupiter, and Paul Mercury, because he took the lead in speaking.
Acts — Apostolic writings (New Testament).
1. In the chapter last going before, Luke declared how Paul and Barnabas took in hand their embassage unto the Gentiles. Furthermore, it might seem to be an unprosperous and unlucky beginning, in that they were not only expelled out of Antioch, but also enforced by the obstinate wickedness of…