Acts 5:41

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

1770 John Worsley 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

40So they took his advice, and having called for the apostles and scourged them, they charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

42And every day in the temple and from house to house they ceased not from teaching and preaching that Jesus was the Christ.

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Cross References

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

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

Romans 5:3And not only so, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience,

Philippians 1:29For to you it is granted as a favor from Christ, not only to believe on Him, but also to suffer for his sake:

Hebrews 12:2looking unto Jesus the leader and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set 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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