And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
When we heard all this, everyone there, both us and the locals, started begging Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
Sometimes the people who love you most will try to talk you out of what you know you need to do.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Paul is traveling to Jerusalem as part of his missionary journeys, facing increasing opposition from both Jewish leaders and Roman authorities. A prophet named Agabus had recently warned Paul that he would be bound and handed over to the Gentiles if he went to the city, which deeply concerned his companions and the local believers in Caesarea. As a result, both Paul's fellow travelers and the people in that place urgently pleaded with him not to continue his journey.
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