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Acts 5:41

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 5:41

Verse 41 of 42

Scripture focus

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

Acts 5:41 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 5:41

Theological / Devotional

Departed. Not back to prison, but to freedom.

Rejoicing. Thus exhibiting the spirit of the final beatitude, Matt. 5:11, 12. In contradiction of the usual emotions, they were glad to suffer; indeed, they felt honored to suffer in Christ’s cause. This spirit animated countless martyrs who followed them. The Twelve were not unprepared for such treatment. They must have remembered their Master’s warning recorded in Matt. 10:17-20.

His name. Rather, “the name” (see on ch. 4:12).

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