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Acts 14:13 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" The priest of Jupiter, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and would have made a sacrifice along with the multitudes. "

Acts 14:13

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11 When the multitude saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice, saying in the language of Lycaonia, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!”

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

13 The priest of Jupiter, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and would have made a sacrifice along with the multitudes.

14 But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they tore their clothes and sprang into the multitude, crying out,

15 “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men of the same nature as you, and bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to the living God, who made the sky, the earth, the sea, and all that is in them;

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Acts 14:1

"In Iconium, they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of Jews and of Greeks believed."

Acts 14:2

"But the disbelieving Jews stirred up and embittered the souls of the Gentiles against the brothers."

Acts 14:3

"Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who testified to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands."

Acts 14:4

"But the multitude of the city was divided. Part sided with the Jews and part with the apostles."

Acts 14:5

"When some of both the Gentiles and the Jews, with their rulers, made a violent attempt to mistreat and stone them,"

Acts 14:6

"they became aware of it and fled to the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra, Derbe, and the surrounding region."

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