Acts 5:41

And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

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In Context

40And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

42And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:14Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.

Matthew 5:10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

John 15:21But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Philippians 1:29For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

Hebrews 12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Matthew Henry on Acts 5:27-42

The Seizing of the Apostles; The Examination of the Apostles; The Advice of Gamaliel. 26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. 29… Read the whole commentary →

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