40 His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged.(A) Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing(B) because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.(C) 42 Day after day, in the temple courts(D) and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news(E) that Jesus is the Messiah.(F)

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40 and when they had called in the apostles, they had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and let them go.(A) 41 As they left the council, they rejoiced that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.(B) 42 And every day in the temple and at home[a] they did not cease to teach and proclaim Jesus as the Messiah.[b](C)

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Footnotes

  1. 5.42 Or from house to house
  2. 5.42 Or the Christ