Acts 5:41

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Rejoicing

Shame

Hebrews 12:2

General references

Luke 23:16

Hebrews 13:13

Bible References

Rejoicing

And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:

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.

Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.

Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.

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.

Shame

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.

General references

I will therefore chastise him, and release him.

Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.