Acts 5:41

Then they departed from the face of the sanhedrim, rejoicing indeed, because they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of his name.

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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 obeyed him, and having called the apostles, beating them, they commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and sent them away.

42And all day in the temple, and from house to house, they ceased not teaching and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Cross References

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

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

Romans 5:3And not only so, but let us also rejoice in tribulation; knowing that tribulation works out endurance;

Philippians 1:29because the blessing is conferred on you in behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but indeed to suffer for him:

Hebrews 12:2looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on 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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