Acts 5:41 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)41 When the apostles left the Council meeting, they were rejoicing over being considered worthy to suffer [such] shame for the name [of Jesus]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176941 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition41 So they went out from the presence of the council (Sanhedrin), rejoicing that they were being counted worthy [dignified by the indignity] to suffer shame and be exposed to disgrace for [the sake of] His name. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)41 They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible41 The apostles left the council rejoicing because they had been regarded as worthy to suffer disgrace for the sake of the name. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version41 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. Ver Capítulo |
We should fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and completer of the [or, “our”] faith. [Note: Jesus is here pictured as the one who completely fulfills the life of faith, or who provides us with the ability to live such a life]. [And] because He could look forward to joy, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right side of God’s throne.
And when the apostles heard this, they entered the Temple about dawn and began teaching [about Jesus]. [A little later] the head priest and the Sadducees [see verse 17] called the Council [i.e., the Sanhedrin] and all of the ruling body of Jewish leaders together and sent to the jail to have the apostles brought in to them [for further questioning].