{Whose temple was before the city} (	ou ontos pro t(8873)
p(936c)e(9373)). The god (Zeus) is identified with his temple. He had a
statue and temple there. {Oxen and garlands} (	aurous kai
stemmata). 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} ((8874)helen thuein).
Imperfect indicative, wanted to offer sacrifice. He was planning
to do it, and his purpose now became plain to Paul and Barnabas.