Acts 5:41

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 5:41

BSB

The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And indeed, they went forth from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were considered worthy to suffer insult on behalf of the name of Jesus.

ERV

They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonour for the Name.

NHEB

They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.

SMT

Truly therefore they went rejoicing from the face of the council, that for his name they were deemed worthy to be dishonoured.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 5:41

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Commentary for Acts 5:41

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 5:41

Summary

Apostles rejoice at suffering persecution for Jesus

Place

Council

Event

Apostles celebrate beatings as honor

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD