Acts 5:41

So they left Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been deemed worthy to suffer disgrace for the sake of the Name;

Montgomery New Testament

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

40They gave in to him; and called the apostles in, and after flogging them, released them, with instructions not to speak about the name of Jesus.

42but not for a single day did they desist from teaching and preaching in the Temple, and in private houses, the Gospel of Jesus, the Messiah.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:10"Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

John 15:21"But they will do all these things to you for my name’s sake, because they know not Him who sent me.

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we are actually exulting also even in our troubles; for we know that trouble works fortitude,

Philippians 1:29For it has been granted you in Christ’s behalf, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake,

Hebrews 12:2looking unto Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured a cross, despising shame, and has now taken 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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