JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1978 Question 38

Question 38

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Who were mistaken for gods in the Acts of the Apostles?

  1. A.Paul and James
  2. B.Paul and Peter
  3. C.Paul and John
  4. D.Paul and Silas
  5. E.Paul and Barnabas.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Paul and Barnabas.)

Explanation

At Lystra the crowd called Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes after a lame man was healed (Acts 14:11–12).