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.
19. And when he had greeted them, he explained each thing that God had accomplished among the Gentiles through his ministry.
20. And they, upon hearing it, magnified God and said to him: "You understand, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law.
21. Now they have heard about you, that you are teaching those Jews who are among the Gentiles to withdraw from Moses, telling them that they should not circumcise their sons, nor act according to custom.