Acts 14:12

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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

BSB

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

WEB

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

YLT

they were calling also Barnabas Zeus, and Paul Hermes, since he was the leader in speaking.

F.O.G Original

(12) They called Bar-Nabba (Son of Encouragement), Zeus and Paul, Hermes since he was the leader of the speaking.

F.O.G

(12) They called Bar-Nabba (Son of Encouragement), Zeus and Paul, Hermes since he was the leader of the speaking.

F.O.G MSG

¹²They called Barnabas “Zeus”ᵈ and Paul “Hermes”ᵉ because he was the chief speaker.

Footnotes:

¹²ᵈ Zeus: The king of the Greek gods, ruler of the sky and thunder. The people likely identified Barnabas with Zeus because of his dignified, commanding presence.

¹²ᵉ Hermes: The Greek messenger god, known for eloquence and communication. Paul was identified with Hermes because he was the primary speaker and communicator.