17 When we reached Jerusalem the brothers welcomed us warmly.
18 The next day, Paul accompanied us on a visit to James, and all the presbyters were present.
19 He greeted them, then proceeded to tell them in detail what God had accomplished among the Gentiles through his ministry.
20 They praised God when they heard it but said to him, “Brother, you see how many thousands of believers there are from among the Jews, and they are all zealous observers of the law.
21 They have been informed that you are teaching all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to abandon Moses and that you are telling them not to circumcise their children or to observe their customary practices.
22 What is to be done? They will surely hear that you have arrived.
23 So do what we tell you. We have four men who have taken a vow.