Acts 5:41
“And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.”
What does Acts 5:41 mean?
Acts 5:41 (KJV) says, "And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name." This verse comes from the book of Acts in the New Testament, and it describes the response of the apostles to the persecution they…
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In Acts 5:41, we encounter a remarkable scene in the early Church: "And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name." This verse captures the profound joy and resilience of the apostles after facing…
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Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. We bow our heads in Your holy presence, acknowledging the incredible nature of Your love and the profound calling You have placed upon our lives. As we reflect on the words of Acts 5:41…
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