They began to call Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.

Since we have heard that some have gone out from among us with no orders from us and have confused you, upsetting your minds by what they said,

Both Paul and Barnabas replied courageously, “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.