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Acts 21:14-24 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

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.

22. What is next? The multitude ought to be convened. For they will hear that you have arrived.

23. Therefore, do this thing that we ask of you: We have four men, who are under a vow.

24. Take these and sanctify yourself with them, and require them to shave their heads. And then everyone will know that the things that they have heard about you are false, but that you yourself walk in keeping with the law.

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