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Barnabas: Called Jupiter (Zeus)

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Acts 14:12–18 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. / The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates, hoping to offer a sacrifice along with the crowds. / But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul found out about this, they tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, shouting,