Act 14:13 | RWP | e4.org | Whose temple was before the city ( του οντος προ της πωλεως ). The god (Zeus) is identified with his temple. He had a statue and temple there. Oxen and garlands ( ταυρους κα στεμματα ). Probably garlands to put on the oxen before they were slain. It was common to sacrifice bullocks to Jupiter and Mercury. Would have done sacrifice ( ηθελεν θυειν ). Imperfect indicative, wanted to offer sacrifice. He was planning to do it, and his purpose now became plain to Paul and Barnabas.

‏ Acts 14:13

Whose temple was before the city ( του οντος προ της πωλεως ). The god (Zeus) is identified with his temple. He had a statue and temple there.

Oxen and garlands ( ταυρους κα στεμματα ). Probably garlands to put on the oxen before they were slain. It was common to sacrifice bullocks to Jupiter and Mercury.

Would have done sacrifice ( ηθελεν θυειν ). Imperfect indicative, wanted to offer sacrifice. He was planning to do it, and his purpose now became plain to Paul and Barnabas.