11 | And when the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in Lycao'nian, "The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!" |
12 | Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, because he was the chief speaker, they called Hermes. |
13 | And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates and wanted to offer sacrifice with the people. |
14 | But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out among the multitude, crying, |
15 | "Men, why are you doing this? We also are men, of like nature with you, and bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them. |
16 | In past generations he allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways; |
17 | yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good and gave you from heaven rains and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness." |
18 | With these words they scarcely restrained the people from offering sacrifice to them. |