Acts 5:41

Then they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing because they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the name of Jesus.

English Majority Text (NT)

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 and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.

42And daily in the temple, and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and proclaiming the gospel of Jesus the Christ.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:10“Blessed are those who have been 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 do not know Him who sent Me.

Romans 5:3And not only that, but we also rejoice in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces endurance;

Philippians 1:29For to you it has been granted for the sake of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,

Hebrews 12:2looking unto Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 1 Do Not Grow Weary

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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