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And when we heard these things, both we and those at that place besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
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Then Paul answered, "What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? For I am not only ready to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
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And when he would not be dissuaded, we ceased, saying, "The will of the Lord be done."
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And after those days we took up our baggage and went up to Jerusalem.
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There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, who brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we were to lodge.
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And when we had come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
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And the day following, Paul went with us unto James, and all the elders were present.
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And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.
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And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord and said unto him, "Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are who believe, and they are all zealous for the law.
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And they are informed about thee, that thou teachest all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, nor walk according to the customs.
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What is therefore to be done? The multitude must surely come together, for they will hear that thou art come.