17. When we arrived in Jerusalem, the Lord's followers gladly welcomed us.
18. Paul went with us to see James the next day, and all the church leaders were present.
19. Paul greeted them and told how God had used him to help the Gentiles.
20. Everyone who heard this praised God and said to Paul:My friend, you can see how many tens of thousands of the Jewish people have become followers! And all of them are eager to obey the Law of Moses.
21. But they have been told that you are teaching those who live among the Gentiles to disobey this Law. They claim that you are telling them not to circumcise their sons or to follow Jewish customs.
22. What should we do now that our people have heard that you are here?
23. Please do what we ask, because four of our men have made special promises to God.
24. Join with them and prepare yourself for the ceremony that goes with the promises. Pay the cost for their heads to be shaved. Then everyone will learn that the reports about you are not true. They will know that you do obey the Law of Moses.