And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
So they left that meeting actually celebrating, like, they were genuinely happy that they got to experience rejection and embarrassment because it was all for Jesus.
They walked away from getting dragged and somehow felt honored by it.
📚 Historical Context
In the early days of the Christian church, as recorded in the Book of Acts, the apostles Peter and the other early believers were arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish religious council, for preaching about Jesus and performing miracles in His name. After being flogged and warned not to speak of Jesus, they left the council rejoicing, viewing their suffering as a privilege because it meant they were faithful to Christ. This event reflects the intense persecution faced by the first Christians from religious authorities who opposed the spread of the gospel.
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