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When we heard this, we and the others there begged Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
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But he answered, "What are you doing, crying like this and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be tied up in Jerusalem but even to die there for the sake of the Lord Jesus."
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We could not convince him, so we gave up and said, "May the Lord's will be done."
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After spending some time there, we got our things ready and left for Jerusalem.
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Some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us and took us to the house of the man we were going to stay with - Mnason, from Cyprus, who had been a believer since the early days.
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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 see James; and all the church elders were present.
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Paul greeted them and gave a complete report of everything that God had done among the Gentiles through his work.
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After hearing him, they all praised God. Then they said, "Brother Paul, you can see how many thousands of Jews have become believers, and how devoted they all are to the Law.
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They have been told that you have been teaching all the Jews who live in Gentile countries to abandon the Law of Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or follow the Jewish customs.
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They are sure to hear that you have arrived. What should be done, then?