Acts 5:41

they, indeed, then, departed from the presence of the sanhedrim, rejoicing that for his name they were counted worthy to suffer dishonour,

Young's Literal Translation

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 to him they agreed, and having called near the apostles, having beaten [them], they commanded [them] not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go;

42every day also in the temple, and in every house, they were not ceasing teaching and proclaiming good news — Jesus the Christ.

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:14Lo, My servants sing from joy of heart, And ye cry from pain of heart, And from breaking of spirit ye do howl.

Matthew 5:10'Happy those persecuted for righteousness' sake — because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

John 15:21but all these things will they do to you, because of my name, because they have not known Him who sent me;

Romans 5:3And not only [so], but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation doth work endurance;

Philippians 1:29because to you it was granted, on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also on behalf of him to suffer;

Hebrews 12:2looking to the author and perfecter of faith — Jesus, who, over-against the joy set before him — did endure a cross, shame having despised, on the right hand also of the throne of God did sit down;

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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