Acts 16:23-25 shows Paul and Silas rejoicing in prison — the same response of joy after being beaten for the gospel.

Acts 16:25 records Paul and Silas singing in prison after flogging—identical response of rejoicing while suffering for Christ.

Acts 13:52 shows disciples filled with joy after persecution—the same Spirit-given joy in suffering appears here.

Philippians 1:29 says suffering for Christ is granted to believers — here the apostles rejoice in being counted worthy of that privilege.

2 Corinthians 12:10 shows Paul delighting in insults and persecutions for Christ — the same attitude as the apostles here.

Romans 5:3 teaches glorying in sufferings for the outcome — the apostles here rejoice in suffering as well.

In Hebrews 10:34, believers joyfully accepted loss for Christ, mirroring the apostles' rejoicing after suffering disgrace.

Luke 6:22 pronounces blessing on those hated and insulted for the Son of Man, with rejoicing — the apostles experience this blessing.

Hebrews 12:2 shows Jesus enduring the cross for joy, providing the pattern for the apostles' joy in disgrace.

James 1:2 commands pure joy in trials, generalizing the apostles' specific rejoicing after suffering for the Name.

Matthew 5:10-12 commands rejoicing in persecution for Christ — the apostles here live out that beatitude.

1 Peter 4:13-16 explicitly calls for rejoicing when insulted for Christ's name, directly echoing the apostles' experience.

Isaiah 66:5 describes being hated and excluded because of God's name, and then joy — exactly the pattern of rejoicing in disgrace for the Name.

Hebrews 11:26 says Moses regarded disgrace for Christ as greater treasure—same valuing of disgrace as the apostles.

1 Thessalonians 1:6 mentions receiving the gospel with joy in severe suffering—mirroring the apostles' joy.

Colossians 1:24 directly parallels Paul rejoicing in his sufferings for the church—same attitude as the apostles.

Philippians 4:4 commands 'Rejoice in the Lord always'—the apostles embody this by rejoicing in suffering.

1 Peter 4:16 echoes this rejoicing — suffering as a Christian brings glory to God, not shame.

2 Corinthians 6:10 captures 'sorrowful yet always rejoicing'—the apostles embody that paradox as they rejoice after being flogged.

2 Corinthians 6:8 describes enduring honor and dishonor—here they specifically rejoice in being counted worthy of dishonor for Christ.

John 12:42 depicts believers who feared to confess Christ—contrasting with the apostles' boldness that led them to rejoice in disgrace for the Name.

Luke 6:23 commands rejoicing when persecuted for righteousness, identical in spirit to the apostles' joy in Acts 5:41.

Matthew 5:12 commands rejoicing when persecuted, exactly the attitude the apostles display here — a direct parallel.

Jeremiah 20:18 laments shame and sorrow, contrasting sharply with the apostles' joy in suffering disgrace for Christ.

Mark 8:38 warns against being ashamed of Jesus; the apostles show the opposite response by rejoicing in disgrace for His name.

Hebrews 13:13 calls believers to bear disgrace with Christ—parallel call to embrace shame, though more imperative.

Ephesians 5:20 calls for giving thanks for everything, including suffering—echoing the apostles' joyful response.

Isaiah 51:7 comforts those who face reproach, echoing the apostles' rejoicing in disgrace as not fearing human insults.