Acts 14:13
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
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“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.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And the priest of Jupiter whose temple was before the city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the multitudes.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And the priest of the Zeus that is before their city, oxen and garlands unto the porches having brought, with the multitudes did wish to sacrifice,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 14:13 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 2:46At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering of incense be presented to him.
- Acts 10:25As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him.
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