Paul’s Last Journey to Jerusalem
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And he could not count upon the sympathy and support of even
his own brethren in the faith. The unconverted Jews who had followed
so closely upon his track, had not been slow to circulate the most
unfavorable reports at Jerusalem, both personally and by letter, con-
cerning him and his work; and some, even of the apostles and elders,
had received these reports as truth, making no attempt to contradict
them, and manifesting no desire to harmonize with him.
Yet in the midst of discouragements the apostle was not in despair.
He trusted that the Voice which had spoken to his own heart would yet
speak to the hearts of his countrymen, and that the Master whom his
fellow disciples loved and served would yet unite their hearts with his
in the work of the gospel.
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