^{40 Ref} They agreed with him. Summoning the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

^{41 Ref} They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus' name.

^{42 Ref} Every day, in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and preaching Jesus, the Christ.