The Harvest of the Gentile Mission Field in Jerusalem

Paul, on this journey, is accompanied by several companions, including luke himself. These companions represent various churches in the various regions. Many of whom seem to intend to return with paul to jerusalem. It seems most likely that they are a delegation of many of the churches in various parts of the empire bringing their respective gifts back to jer Jerusalem. This will be an expression of the unity of the church in christ. The fact that there are seven named persons might even relate to the seven lambs that are offered as part of the pentecost sacrifices. They have been gatheredto ther around the time of the feast of first fruits, and they will be presented in jerusalem at pent