Acts 5:41

They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.

American Standard Version

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 agreed: and when they had called the apostles unto them, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

42And every day, in the temple and at home, they ceased not to teach and to preach Jesus [as] the 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 wail for vexation of spirit.

Matthew 5:10Blessed are they that have been 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 also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;

Philippians 1:29because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf:

Hebrews 12:2looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of [our] faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat 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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