Acts 5:41

Then, they went from the presence of the Sanhedrim, rejoicing that they were thought worthy to suffer shame for his name’s sake.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

40And they were persuaded by him; and when they had called the apostles in and scourged them, they commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 5:10Blessed are they that are persecuted on account of righteousness; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

John 15:21But all these things they will do to you on my account, because they know not him that sent me.

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; because we know that affliction produces patience,

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

Hebrews 12:2looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat 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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