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Acts 14:11-17

Acts 14:11 Now when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!”

Acts 14:12 And Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.

Acts 14:13 Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, intending to sacrifice with the multitudes.

Acts 14:14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude, crying out

Acts 14:15 and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them,

Acts 14:16 who in bygone generations allowed all nations to walk in their own ways.

Acts 14:17 Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.”


Likeness: homoioo {hom-oy-o'-o}

1) to be made like
a) to become similar, assimilate
2) to liken, compare

Gladness: euphrosune {yoo-fros-oo'-nay}

1) good cheer, joy


Prayer:

Lord, thank You that You have done good, and filled my heart with food and gladness.

I will preach Your witness.

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