Acts 5:41
“And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.”
But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
Cross-References
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
“For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;”
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.”
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”