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Acts 5:41
They, therefore, went rejoicing from the presence of the high-council; in that they had been accounted worthy, in behalf of The Name, to suffer dishonour.
Acts 5:41 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
Acts 5:41 in other translations
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.
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In context
38 Now, therefore, I say unto you—stand aloof from these men, and let them alone; because if, of men, be this project or this work, it will be overthrown,—
39 But, if it is, of God, ye will not be able to overthrow them: lest once, even fighters against God, ye be found.
40 And they were persuaded by him; and, calling unto them the Apostles, they, with beating, charged them not be speaking upon the name of Jesus; and let them go.
41 They, therefore, went rejoicing from the presence of the high-council; in that they had been accounted worthy, in behalf of The Name, to suffer dishonour.
42 And, every day in the temple, and at home, they ceased not to be teaching, and telling the good news as to the Anointed Jesus.
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