9. And he had four daughters, virgins, who did prophesy.
10. And as we tarried there for some days, there came from Judea a certain prophet, named Agabus.
11. Who, when he was come to us, took Paul's girdle: and binding his own feet and hands, he said: Thus saith the Holy Ghost: The man whose girdle this is, the Jews shall bind in this manner in Jerusalem, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
12. Which when we had heard, both we and they that were of that place, desired him that he would not go up to Jerusalem.
13. Then Paul answered, and said: What do you mean weeping and afflicting my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but to die also in Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.
14. And when we could not persuade him, we ceased, saying: The will of the Lord be done.
15. And after those days, being prepared, we went up to Jerusalem.
16. And there went also with us some of the disciples from Caesarea, bringing with them one Mnason a Cyprian, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
17. And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
18. And the day following, Paul went in with us unto James; and all the ancients were assembled.
19. Whom when he had saluted, he related particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.
20. But they hearing it, glorified God, and said to him: Thou seest, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews that have believed: and they are all zealous for the law.
21. Now they have heard of thee that thou teachest those Jews, who are among the Gentiles, to depart from Moses: saying, that they ought not to circumcise their children, nor walk according to the custom.
22. What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.
23. Do therefore this that we say to thee. We have four men, who have a vow on them.