Read Acts 17.17-26
In 21.17-28.31: On trial for the promise.
In 21.17-25: The leaders of the church in Jerusalem receive Paul.
In verses 17-20: The brothers (15.1,13) represent the broad assembly of believers who now receive Paul warmly, and James and the elders join them in hearing about the mission among the Gentiles (15.12).
But their concern is focused only on how may thousands of believers (2.41; 4.4; 6.7) there are among the Jews, all zealous for the law (15.21).
In verse 21: The false charge is literally that Paul is teaching the Jews apostasy from Moses.
In verses 23-24: On the vow, see Num 6.1-21 and acts 18.18.
In verse 25: The agreement about gentiles (15.19-29) remains in force.
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