Acts 5:41

Lighthouse Bible 2006

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

Cross References

Isaiah 51:7

Listen to me, you that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; do not fear the reproach of men, neither be afraid of their reviling.

Isaiah 61:10

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Isaiah 65:14

Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for distress of spirit.

Isaiah 66:5

Hear the word of the LORD, you who tremble at his word; Your brethren who hated you, who 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.

Luke 6:22

Blessed are you, 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.

John 15:21

But all these things will they do to you for my name’s sake, because they do not know him who sent me.

Acts 21:13

Then Paul answered, What are you trying to do, weep and break my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

Acts 5:21

And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

Romans 5:3

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience;

2 Corinthians 12:10

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

Philippians 1:29

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

Hebrews 10:34

For you had compassion on me in my bonds, and accepted joyfully the plundering of your goods, knowing in yourselves that you have in heaven a better and an enduring possession.

Hebrews 12:2

Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

James 1:2

My brethren, count it all joy when you meet with various temptations;

3 John 1:7

Because for his name’s sake they went out, taking nothing from the Gentiles.