Acts 5:41

They, therefore, went rejoicing from the presence of the high-council; in that they had been accounted worthy, in behalf of The Name, to suffer dishonour.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 were persuaded by him; and, calling unto them the Apostles, they, with beating, charged them not be speaking upon the name of Jesus; and let them go.

42And, every day in the temple, and at home, they ceased not to be teaching, and telling the good news as to the Anointed Jesus.

Read all of Acts 5

Cross References

Isaiah 65:14Lo! my servants, shall shout in triumph for mirth of heart But, ye, shall make outcry, for pain of heart, And for a breaking of spirit, shall ye howl.

Matthew 5:10Happy, they who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake; for, theirs, is the kingdom of the heavens.

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

Romans 5:3And, not only so, but let us boast also in our tribulations; knowing that, our tribulation, worketh out endurance.

Philippians 1:29Because, unto you, hath it been given as a favour, in behalf of Christ, not only, on him, to believe, but also, in his behalf, to suffer:—

Hebrews 12:2Looking away unto our faith’s Princely-leader and perfecter, Jesus,—who, in consideration of the joy lying before him, endured a cross, shame, despising! And, on the right hand of the throne of God, hath taken his seat.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Acts 5:41