Act 14:12-13 | JFB | STEP | 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 14:12-13

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.

13. the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city—that is, whose temple stood

before their city, brought oxen and garlands—to crown the victims and decorate, as on festive occasions, the porches.