12. And when we had heard this, both we and those who were from that place begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
13. Then Paul responded by saying: "What do you accomplish by weeping and afflicting my heart? For I am prepared, not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus."
14. And since we were not able to persuade him, we quieted, saying: "May the will of the Lord be done."
15. Then, after those days, having made preparations, we ascended to Jerusalem.
16. Now some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us, bringing with them a certain Cypriot named Mnason, a very old disciple, whose guests we would be.
17. And when we had arrived at Jerusalem, the brothers received us willingly.
18. Then, on the following day, Paul entered with us to James. And all the elders were assembled.