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The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought
It may be helpful to include additional information about the priest. AT: "There was a temple just outside the city where the people worshiped Zeus. When the priest who served in the temple heard what Paul and Barnabas had done, he brought" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
oxen and wreaths
The oxen were to be sacrificed. The wreaths were either to crown Paul and Barnabas, or put on the oxen for sacrifice.
to the gates
The gates of the cities were often used as a meeting place for the people of the city.
wanted to offer sacrifice
"wanted to offer sacrifice to Paul and Barnabas as the gods Zeus and Hermes"