Acts 5:41

They therefore went rejoicing from the presence of the council, because for that name they were counted worthy to suffer shame.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 to him they assented; and having called the apostles, they scourged them, and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

42And every day, in the temple, and from house to house, they ceased not to teach, and to publish the glad tidings of Jesus the Christ.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:10Happy they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; knowing that affliction works patience;

Philippians 1:29Because to you it was granted in behalf of Christ,--not only to believe on him,--but in his behalf to suffer also;

Hebrews 12:2looking away to the author and finisher of the faith, Jesus; who for the joy set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down on 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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