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Then Paul replied, "Why are you crying like this and breaking my heart? I'm ready not only to be tied up in Jerusalem but also to die there for the sake of the Lord, the one named Jesus."
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When Paul could not be persuaded, we dropped the issue and said, "May the Lord's will be done."
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After that, we got ready to go to Jerusalem.
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Some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us. They took us to Mnason's home, where we would be staying. Mnason was from the island of Cyprus and was one of the first disciples.
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When we arrived in Jerusalem, the believers welcomed us warmly.
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The next day Paul went with us to visit James. All the spiritual leaders were present.
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After greeting them, Paul related everything God had done through his work with non-Jewish people.
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When the spiritual leaders heard about everything, they praised God. They said to Paul, "You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews are now believers, and all of them are deeply committed to Moses' Teachings.
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But they have been told that you teach all the Jews living among non-Jewish people to abandon Moses. They claim that you tell them not to circumcise their children or follow Jewish customs.
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What should we do about this? They will certainly hear that you're in town.
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So follow our advice. We have four men who have made a vow to God.