Acts 14:13 kjv — Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done…

King James Version

"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."

— Acts 14:13, King James Version

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Acts 14 — Context

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Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.

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And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

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And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

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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.

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Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,

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And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:

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Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.

Acts 14:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 14:13 say?
Acts 14:13 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is Acts 14:13 in the Bible?
Acts 14:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 14, verse 13.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 14:13.
What translation should I read Acts 14:13 in?
Acts 14:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 14:13?
Acts 14:13 reads (KJV): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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