How did Paul present the gospel to the Jerusalem leaders?
Paul communicated the gospel he preached among the Gentiles privately to the Jerusalem leaders—those of reputation—meeting with them and Barnabas in a small ante room. He delineated that this gospel leaves out circumcision and law keeping, which the Jewish leaders could not comprehend.
Les teaches that Paul was instructed by the Lord to go to Jerusalem, where he communicated the Gospel he preached among the Gentiles, but privately to those of reputation. Les explains this likely occurred in a small ante room where just the leaders of the Jerusalem church—Peter, the eleven, and perhaps other Jewish elders—met with Paul and Barnabas. As Paul delineated that Gospel, it left out circumcision and law keeping, which these Jews could not comprehend. Les notes that Titus, a Greek convert with Paul, was not compelled to be circumcised, and they held that position at bay during the council meeting.