9. heard Paul speaking. Paul stared at him and saw that he believed he could be healed.
10. Raising his voice, Paul said, "Stand up straight on your feet!" He jumped up and began to walk.
11. Seeing what Paul had done, the crowd shouted in the Lycaonian language, "The gods have taken human form and come down to visit us!"
12. They referred to Barnabas as Zeus and to Paul as Hermes, since Paul was the main speaker.
13. The priest of Zeus, whose temple was located just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates. Along with the crowds, he wanted to offer sacrifices to them.