Acts 5:41

And indeed, they went forth from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were considered worthy to suffer insult on behalf of the name of Jesus.

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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 calling in the Apostles, having beaten them, they warned them not to speak at all in the name of Jesus. And they dismissed them.

42And every day, in the temple and among the houses, they did not cease to teach and to evangelize Christ Jesus.

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:14Behold, my servants will rejoice, and you will be confounded. Behold, my servants will give praise in exultation of heart, and you will cry out in sorrow of heart, and you will wail in contrition of spirit.

Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

John 15:21But all these things they will do to you because of my name, for they do not know him who sent me.

Romans 5:3And not only that, but we also find glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation exercises patience,

Philippians 1:29For this has been given to you on behalf of Christ, not only so that you may believe in him, but even so that you may suffer with him,

Hebrews 12:2Let us gaze upon Jesus, as the Author and the completion of our faith, who, having joy laid out before him, endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and who now sits 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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