They were joyful, not because of the suffering itself, but because “they had been counted worthy to be dishonored in behalf of his [Christ’s] name. ” ​ — Acts 5: 40, 41.
Nad ei rõõmustanud otseselt kannatuste üle, vaid selle üle, et „neid oli väärt arvatud kannatama teotust selle [Kristuse] nime pärast ”. — Apostlite teod 5: 40, 41.