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Acts 5:41
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.
Acts 5:41 · World English 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 the Name.
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In context
38 Now I tell you, withdraw from these men and leave them alone. For if this counsel or this work is of men, it will be overthrown.
39 But if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow it, and you would be found even to be fighting against God!”
40 They agreed with him. Summoning the apostles, they beat them and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
41 They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.
42 Every day, in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and preaching Jesus, the Christ.
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