Acts 21:15-25 - Conflict Over The Gentile Mission
15 We packed our baggage and went to Jerusalem. 16 The disciples from Caesarea brought us to the home of Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we stayed.
17 The brothers in Jerusalem received us gladly. 18 The following day Paul went with us to James and the elders. 19 After Paul greeted them he reported in detail what God had done among the nations through his ministry.
20 Those who heard it glorified God. They said to him: You see brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews who have believed. They are all zealous for the law. 21 They have been informed concerning you, that you teach all the Jews who are among the nations to forsake Moses. You tell them not to circumcise their children neither to walk after the customs. 22 What shall we do? They will certainly hear that you are here. 23 Do what we tell you. We have four men who have taken a vow. 24 Take these men and join in on their purification rites. Let them shave their heads. All will know there is no truth in the things they have heard about you, that you walk orderly and keep the law. 25 Concerning those of the nations who have believed, we write: they should keep themselves from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from fornication.