Acts 5:41

The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the name of Jesus.

Majority Standard Bible

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

40At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.

42Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:14My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit.

Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

John 15:21But they will treat you like this because of My name, since they do not know the One who sent Me.

Romans 5:3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

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

Hebrews 12:2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and 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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