Devine Scripture

Acts 5:41

Acts chapter 5 · verse 41 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.40And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles unto them, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

v.41This passage

v.42And every day, in the temple and at home, they ceased not to teach and to preach Jesus as the Christ.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 16:23

    And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

  • Romans 5:3

    And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;

  • Luke 6:22

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

  • 1 Peter 4:13

    but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.

  • Isaiah 61:10

    I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with a garland, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

  • Matthew 5:10

    Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.