Acts 5:41

And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

Revised King James 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

40And they agreed with him: and when they had called in the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

42And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease to teach and preach Jesus as the Christ.

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Cross References

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

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

Romans 5:3And not only this, but we also rejoice in tribulations: knowing that tribulation works perseverance;

Philippians 1:29For to you it is granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for his sake;

Hebrews 12:2Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and 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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