Acts 14:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 14:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 14:12 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 14:12 — KJV
“And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.”
— Acts 14:12 (KJV)
Acts 14:12 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 14:12
“Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:12: called, barnabas, paul
“But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:12: barnabas, paul, chief
“Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:12: barnabas, paul, chief
“On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:12: paul, because, chief
“Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:12: called, paul, chief
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