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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/5.htm">New International Version</a> The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. <a href="/nlt/acts/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus. <a href="/esv/acts/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. <a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. <a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore indeed they departed from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name. <a href="/kjv/acts/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. <a href="/nkjv/acts/5.htm">New King James Version</a> So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name. <a href="/nasb_/acts/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. <a href="/nasb/acts/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. <a href="/nasb77/acts/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. <a href="/lsb/acts/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So they went on their way from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for the Name. <a href="/amp/acts/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So they left the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy [dignified by indignity] to suffer shame for [the sake of] His name. <a href="/csb/acts/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be treated shamefully on behalf of the Name. <a href="/hcsb/acts/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the Name. <a href="/asv/acts/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name. <a href="/cev/acts/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The apostles left the council and were happy, because God had considered them worthy to suffer for the sake of Jesus. <a href="/erv/acts/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonour for the Name. <a href="/gwt/acts/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The apostles left the council room. They were happy to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for speaking about Jesus. <a href="/gnt/acts/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> As the apostles left the Council, they were happy, because God had considered them worthy to suffer disgrace for the sake of Jesus. <a href="/isv/acts/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> They left the Council, rejoicing to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the Name. <a href="/msb/acts/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the name of Jesus. <a href="/net/acts/5.htm">NET Bible</a> So they left the council rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name. <a href="/nheb/acts/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name. <a href="/wbt/acts/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They, therefore, left the Sanhedrin and went their way, rejoicing that they had been deemed worthy to suffer disgrace on behalf of the NAME. <a href="/web/acts/5.htm">World English Bible</a> They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> they, indeed, then, departed from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that for His Name they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor, <a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore indeed they departed from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name. <a href="/ylt/acts/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> they, indeed, then, departed from the presence of the sanhedrim, rejoicing that for his name they were counted worthy to suffer dishonour, <a href="/slt/acts/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Truly therefore they went rejoicing from the face of the council, that for his name they were deemed worthy to be dishonoured.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they indeed went from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to suffer reproach for the name of Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/acts/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And indeed, they went forth from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were considered worthy to suffer insult on behalf of the name of Jesus. <a href="/nabre/acts/5.htm">New American Bible</a> So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As they left the council, they rejoiced that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The apostles went out from the presence of the council rejoicing that they had been worthy to suffer abuse for the sake of his name. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they departed from before them, rejoicing that they were worthy to be disgraced for The Name.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then, they went from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were thought worthy to suffer shame for his name's sake. <a href="/godbey/acts/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then they departed from the face of the sanhedrim, rejoicing indeed, because they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of his name. <a href="/haweis/acts/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then they went rejoicing from the presence of the sanhedrim, that for his name?s sake, they had been counted worthy to suffer this injurious treatment. <a href="/mace/acts/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> full of joy, that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of Jesus. <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They, therefore, left the Sanhedrin and went their way, rejoicing that they had been deemed worthy to suffer disgrace on behalf of the NAME. <a href="/worrell/acts/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> They, therefore, were going from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they were accounted worthy to suffer dishonor in behalf of The Name. <a href="/worsley/acts/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they departed from the presence of the council rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer disgrace for his name. <a href="/parallel/acts/5-41.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1598" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">Gamaliel's Advice</a> …40At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them. 41<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Prtcl) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The apostles</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: eporeuonto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">left</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpou (N-GNS) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4892.htm" title="4892: synedriou (N-GNS) -- A council, tribunal; the Sanhedrin, the meeting place of the Sanhedrin. ">Sanhedrin,</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">rejoicing</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2661.htm" title="2661: katēxiōthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To deem (count) worthy. From kata and axioo; to deem entirely deserving.">they had been counted worthy</a> <a href="/greek/818.htm" title="818: atimasthēnai (V-ANP) -- To disgrace, treat disgracefully, dishonor, insult; I despise. From atimos; to render infamous, i.e. contemn or maltreat.">of suffering disgrace</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: Onomatos (N-GNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">Name.</a> 42Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a> Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">1 Peter 4:13-16</a> But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. / If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. / Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler. ... <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22-23</a> Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. / Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10</a> That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Philippians 1:29</a> For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a> Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a> Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. <a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a> Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-21</a> If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. ... <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Hebrews 10:34</a> You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession. <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">1 Peter 2:19-21</a> For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. / How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. / For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: <a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Matthew 10:22</a> You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a> For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Colossians 1:24</a> Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church. <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10</a> Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.rejoicing.<a href="/acts/16-23.htm">Acts 16:23-25</a> And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: … <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.<a href="/isaiah/65-14.htm">Isaiah 65:14</a> Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.shame.<a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a> Looking unto 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 set down at the right hand of the throne of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/john/18-14.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/luke/22-24.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">Council</a> <a href="/acts/1-17.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Deemed</a> <a href="/john/12-36.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/luke/14-9.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/john/8-49.htm">Dishonor</a> <a href="/john/8-49.htm">Dishonour</a> <a href="/luke/20-11.htm">Dishonoured</a> <a href="/john/20-29.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/acts/5-23.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/luke/19-6.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/acts/5-27.htm">Sanhedrim</a> <a href="/acts/5-27.htm">Sanhedrin</a> <a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/acts/3-18.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/acts/3-18.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Way</a> <a href="/john/1-27.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/acts/11-6.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/acts/6-12.htm">Council</a> <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/acts/15-38.htm">Deemed</a> <a href="/acts/7-4.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-6.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/romans/1-24.htm">Dishonor</a> <a href="/romans/1-24.htm">Dishonour</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-10.htm">Dishonoured</a> <a href="/acts/15-29.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/acts/7-34.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/5-42.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/acts/7-41.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/acts/6-12.htm">Sanhedrim</a> <a href="/acts/6-12.htm">Sanhedrin</a> <a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/acts/7-24.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/acts/7-11.htm">Suffering</a> <a href="/acts/9-16.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/acts/6-12.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 5</div>1. <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife, </a> 3. <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead;</a> 12. <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/5-14.htm">to the increase of the faith;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">the apostles are again imprisoned;</a> 19. <a href="/acts/5-19.htm">but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all;</a> 21. <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple,</a> 29. <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">and before the council,</a> 33. <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">they are in danger to be killed; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The apostles left the Sanhedrin The Sanhedrin was the highest Jewish council and court in Jerusalem, composed of religious leaders such as the Pharisees and Sadducees. The apostles had been brought before this council for preaching about Jesus Christ. This setting highlights the tension between the early Christian movement and the established Jewish authority. The apostles' departure signifies their release after being flogged, a common punishment intended to deter further preaching.rejoicing that they had been counted worthy The apostles' reaction of joy is significant, as it reflects their deep commitment to their faith and mission. In the context of first-century Judaism, suffering for one's beliefs was often seen as a sign of divine favor and alignment with God's purposes. This joy is rooted in the teachings of Jesus, who in the Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a>) spoke of the blessedness of those persecuted for righteousness.of suffering disgrace Suffering disgrace refers to the public humiliation and physical punishment the apostles endured. In the cultural context of the time, honor and shame were pivotal social values. To suffer disgrace was to be publicly shamed, yet the apostles embraced this as a badge of honor, aligning themselves with Christ, who also suffered disgrace (<a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a>).for the Name The "Name" refers to Jesus Christ. In Jewish tradition, the name of God was held in the highest reverence, and here, the apostles equate the name of Jesus with divine authority and power. This reflects the early Christian belief in the divinity of Christ and their willingness to endure persecution for His sake. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical theme of suffering for God's name, as seen in the experiences of the prophets and in the teachings of Jesus (<a href="/john/15-21.htm">John 15:21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a> The primary figures in this passage, specifically Peter and John, who were leaders in the early Christian church and were spreading the message of Jesus Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanhedrin.htm">The Sanhedrin</a> The Jewish council and court that held authority over religious matters in Jerusalem. They were responsible for questioning and punishing the apostles for preaching about Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events took place, serving as the center of Jewish religious life and the early Christian church. 4. <a href="/topical/s/suffering_disgrace.htm">Suffering Disgrace</a> The apostles were flogged and ordered not to speak in the name of Jesus, yet they rejoiced in their suffering, seeing it as an honor. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_name.htm">The Name</a> Refers to the name of Jesus Christ, for which the apostles were willing to suffer and face persecution.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_persecution.htm">Joy in Persecution</a> The apostles' reaction teaches us that suffering for Christ is not a cause for despair but for joy, as it aligns us with His mission and purpose. <a href="/topical/w/worthy_of_suffering.htm">Worthy of Suffering</a> Being "counted worthy" to suffer for Christ is a profound honor, indicating a deep commitment to the faith and a close identification with Jesus. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witnessing.htm">Courage in Witnessing</a> Despite opposition, the apostles continued to preach boldly. This challenges us to remain steadfast in sharing our faith, regardless of the consequences. <a href="/topical/p/perspective_on_disgrace.htm">Perspective on Disgrace</a> The apostles viewed disgrace for Christ as a badge of honor. We are encouraged to adopt a similar perspective, valuing eternal rewards over earthly reputation. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> The apostles' unity and shared mission provided strength and encouragement. We should seek and offer support within our faith communities, especially during trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 5</a> <a href="/q/why_did_apostles_rejoice_after_flogging.htm">Acts 5:41–42: Why would the apostles rejoice after suffering public flogging, and is this reaction consistent with human nature or historical norms?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_theudas_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Theudas mentioned in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_everything_a_source_of_joy.htm">Should we consider everything a source of joy?</a> <a href="/q/is_our_happiness_god's_desire.htm">Is our happiness God's desire?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(41) Rejoicing that they were counted worthy.--The emotion is probably, in one sense, natural to all who have an intense conviction of the Truth for which they suffer. But in this case there was something more. The Twelve could not fail to remember their Lord's beatitudes; and now, for the first time, felt that they could "rejoice and be exceeding glad" because they were suffering as the prophets had suffered before them (<a href="/context/matthew/5-11.htm" title="Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.">Matthew 5:11-12</a>). And they were suffering for His Name, or rather, with the best MSS., "for the Name"--for that of the Master who had loved them and whom they had learnt to love. We may note, too, in the whole history, the fulfilment of the prediction and the promise of <a href="/context/matthew/10-17.htm" title="But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will whip you in their synagogues;">Matthew 10:17-20</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 41. - They therefore for and they, A.V.; dishonor for the Name, for shame for his Name, A.V. and T.R. (see <a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-16</a>; <a href="/john/15-21.htm">John 15:21</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/5-41.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[The apostles] Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. left ἐπορεύοντο (eporeuonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Sanhedrin, συνεδρίου (synedriou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4892.htm">Strong's 4892: </a> A council, tribunal; the Sanhedrin, the meeting place of the Sanhedrin. rejoicing χαίροντες (chairontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they had been counted worthy κατηξιώθησαν (katēxiōthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2661.htm">Strong's 2661: </a> To deem (count) worthy. From kata and axioo; to deem entirely deserving. of suffering disgrace ἀτιμασθῆναι (atimasthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_818.htm">Strong's 818: </a> To disgrace, treat disgracefully, dishonor, insult; I despise. From atimos; to render infamous, i.e. contemn or maltreat. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Name. Ὀνόματος (Onomatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 5:41 They therefore departed from the presence (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/5-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 5:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 5:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/5-42.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 5:42"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 5:42" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>