Acts 5:41

The Text-Critical English New Testament

So the apostles went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of Jesus.

Cross References

Luke 6:22

Blessed are you when others hate you, when they exclude you, reproach you, and spurn your name as evil on account of the Son of Man.

John 15:21

But they will do all these things to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me.

Acts 21:13

But Paul responded, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned, but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Acts 5:21

When they heard this, they entered the temple courts at dawn and began teaching. When the high priest came, along with those who were with him, they called together the Sanhedrin—that is, the entire eldership of the sons of Israel—and sent officers to the prison to have the apostles brought before them.

Romans 5:3

Not only that, but we also boast in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces endurance,

2 Corinthians 12:10

So I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, and in distresses for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Philippians 1:29

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,

Hebrews 10:34

For you sympathized with me when I was in prison, and you accepted the plundering of your possessions with joy, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and lasting possession in heaven.

Hebrews 12:2

fixing our eyes upon Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

James 1:2

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials,

3 John 1:7

For they went out for the sake of the Name, receiving nothing from the Gentiles.