Acts 5:41 Cross References

Acts 5:41

41: The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of Jesus.

James 1:2

  1. Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy.

1 Peter 4:13

  1. Instead, be very glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, and afterward you will have the wonderful joy of sharing his glory when it is displayed to all the world.
  2. Be happy if you are insulted for being a Christian, for then the glorious Spirit of God will come upon you.
  3. If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people's affairs.
  4. But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his wonderful name!

John 15:21

  1. The people of the world will hate you because you belong to me, for they don't know God who sent me.

Luke 6:22

  1. God blesses you who are hated and excluded and mocked and cursed because you are identified with me, the Son of Man.

Philippians 1:29

  1. For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.

Matthew 5:10

  1. God blesses those who are persecuted because they live for God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
  2. "God blesses you when you are mocked and persecuted and lied about because you are my followers.
  3. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted, too.

2 Corinthians 12:10

  1. Since I know it is all for Christ's good, I am quite content with my weaknesses and with insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Hebrews 12:2

  1. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from start to finish. He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterward. Now he is seated in the place of highest honor beside God's throne in heaven.

Romans 5:3

  1. We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us--they help us learn to endure.

Isaiah 66:5

  1. Hear this message from the LORD, and tremble at his words: "Your close relatives hate you and throw you out for being loyal to my name. `Let the LORD be honored!' they scoff. `Be joyful in him!' But they will be put to shame.

Hebrews 10:34

  1. You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail. When all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew you had better things waiting for you in eternity.

Acts 16:23

  1. They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn't escape.
  2. So he took no chances but put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks.
  3. Around midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.

Isaiah 65:14

  1. You will cry in sorrow and despair, while my servants sing for joy.

Isaiah 61:10

  1. I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom in his wedding suit or a bride with her jewels.
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