Act 5:41 | JFB | STEP | 41. departed . . . rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name —"thought worthy by God to be dishonored by man" ( ) [WEBSTER and WILKINSON ]. This was their first taste of persecution, and it felt sweet for His sake whose disciples they were.

Acts 5:41

41. departed . . . rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name—"thought worthy by God to be dishonored by man" (Mt 5:12; 1Pe 4:14, 16) [WEBSTER and WILKINSON]. This was their first taste of persecution, and it felt sweet for His sake whose disciples they were.