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Acts 21:16-23 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

16. And some of the disciples from Caesarea also traveled together with us, bringing us to a certain Mnason of Cyprus, a disciple of long standing, with whom we were to be entertained as guests.

17. And when we came to Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us gladly.

18. And on the next day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present.

19. And after greeting them, he began to relate one after the other the things which God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.

20. And when they heard this, they began to glorify God. And they said to him, “You see, brother, how many ten thousands there are among the Jews who have believed, and they are all zealous adherents of the law.

21. And they have been informed about you that you are teaching all the Jews who are among the Gentiles the abandonment of Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or to live according to our customs.

22. What then is to be done? Doubtless they will all hear that you have come!

23. Therefore do this that we tell you: we have four men who have taken a vow upon themselves.

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