Acts 5:41

They therefore went away from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame in behalf of that name;

Noyes 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

40And they were persuaded by him; and having called the apostles, they beat them, and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.

42and every day, in the temple, and in houses, they ceased not to teach, and to publish the glad tidings concerning Jesus the Christ.

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:14Behold, my servants shall sing for gladness of heart, But ye shall shriek for sorrow of heart, And howl for anguish of spirit.

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

John 15:21But all these things will they do to you on account of my name, because they know not him that sent me.

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also, knowing that affliction produceth endurance,

Philippians 1:29for to you it was given in behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but in his behalf to suffer also;

Hebrews 12:2looking to the author and perfecter of the faith, Jesus, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the 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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