"And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name…" — Acts 5:41

Acts 5:41 · KJV

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

— Acts 5:41

Verse 40

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

Verse 42

And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

Acts 5 — Context

But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

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

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

And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

Cross References

James 1:2

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; {temptations: or, trials}

1 Peter 4:13-16

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Luke 6:22

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you {from their company}, and shall reproach {you}, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

Philippians 1:29

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

John 15:21

But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.

Matthew 5:10-12

Blessed {are} they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Isaiah 66:5

Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.