Acts 5:41

So they went out rejoicing from the presence of the council, in that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of the Christ.

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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

40Well they were persuaded by him, and summoned the Apostles; after beating them they 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 did not stop teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who have been persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.

John 15:21Now they will do all of these things to you because of my name, in that they do not know the One who sent me.

Romans 5:3Not only so, but we should also rejoice in the sufferings, knowing that the suffering produces perseverance;

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

Hebrews 12:2looking unto Jesus, the Founder and Perfecter of the Faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured a cross, scorning its ignominy, and took 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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