Acts 5:41
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonour for Jesus’ name.
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In Context
42Every day, in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and preaching Jesus, the Christ.
Cross References
Isaiah 65:14Behold, my servants will sing for joy of heart, but you will cry for sorrow of heart, and will wail for anguish of spirit.
Matthew 5:10Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
John 15:21But they will do all these things to you for my name’s sake, because they don’t know him who sent me.
Romans 5:3Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
Philippians 1:29Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
Hebrews 12:2looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has 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 →