Acts 5:41

And they went from before them, rejoicing that they were worthy to suffer abuse on account of that name.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 called the legates, and scourged them, and commanded them not to teach in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them.

42And they ceased not to teach daily, in the temple and at home, and to preach concerning our Lord Jesus Messiah.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:10Blessed are they that are persecuted on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs!

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 also rejoice in afflictions; because we know that affliction perfecteth in us patience;

Philippians 1:29And this is given to you by God, that ye not only really believe in the Messiah, but also that ye suffer on his account;

Hebrews 12:2And let us look on Jesus, who hath become the commencement and the completion of our faith; who, on account of the joy there was for him, endured the cross, and surrendered himself to opprobrium; and is seated 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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