Acts 5:41
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.”
μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
οὖν
therefore
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οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
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πορεύομαι
were departing
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πορεύομαι
to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
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χαίρω
rejoicing
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χαίρω
To rejoice, to be glad. Chairo. Rejoice in the Lord always. Chairo is more than feeling happy. It is the settled joy of one who knows God is in control and that the outcome is certain.
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πρόσωπον
the] presence
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πρόσωπον
the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
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συνέδριον
Council,
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συνέδριον
Council, tribunal, Sanhedrin. Synedrion. It was before this body that Jesus stood condemned by men while fulfilling the purposes of God. Human courts have limits. The highest judgment belongs to God alone.
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καταξιόω
they had been counted worthy
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καταξιόω
they had been counted worthy
Counted worthy, deemed deserving. Kataxioō. To be counted worthy of the kingdom is not earned but granted by God's judgment. Receive it with humility.
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ὄνομα
Name
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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