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Ac 14:13 King James Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city--that is, whose temple stood

before their city, brought oxen and garlands--to crown the victims and decorate, as on festive occasions, the porches.
 
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13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.