12. And when we heard these things, both we and those of that place besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
13. Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
14. And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, Let the will of the Lord be done.
15. And after those days we packed our baggage and went up to Jerusalem.
16. There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
17. And when we arrived at Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
18. And the day following, Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were gathered.