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Paul and James in Jerusalem. 15 After these days we made preparations for our journey, then went up to Jerusalem. 16 Some of the disciples from Caesarea came along to lead us to the house of Mnason, a Cypriot, a disciple of long standing, with whom we were to stay. 17 [a]When we reached Jerusalem the brothers welcomed us warmly.

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Footnotes

  1. 21:17–26 The leaders of the Jewish Christians of Jerusalem inform Paul that the Jews there believe he has encouraged the Jews of the diaspora to abandon the Mosaic law. According to Acts, Paul had no objection to the retention of the law by the Jewish Christians of Jerusalem and left the Jews of the diaspora who accepted Christianity free to follow the same practice.

15 After this, we started on our way up to Jerusalem.(A) 16 Some of the disciples from Caesarea(B) accompanied us and brought us to the home of Mnason, where we were to stay. He was a man from Cyprus(C) and one of the early disciples.

Paul’s Arrival at Jerusalem

17 When we arrived at Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters(D) received us warmly.(E)

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