They, when they heard it, glorified God. They said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Acts 21:20 in context
Acts 21:17–23
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When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly.
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The day following, Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present.
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When he had greeted them, he reported one by one the things which God had worked among the Gentiles through his ministry.
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They, when they heard it, glorified God. They said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law.
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They have been informed about you, that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children and not to walk after the customs.
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What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come.
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Therefore do what we tell you. We have four men who have taken a vow.
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