We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
Parallel translations
- WEB We are His witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”
- KJV And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
- NKJV And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
- NASB And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
- NLT We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him.”
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Quick answer
The apostles and the Holy Spirit together witness to these things, the Spirit given to those who obey God. Both human testimony and divine confirmation attest the gospel.
Overview
The apostles speak as eyewitnesses of the risen Christ, but the decisive witness is the Spirit Himself. The Spirit is given to those who respond in faith and obedience to the gospel. This twofold testimony underscores that the message is not merely human opinion but divinely attested truth.
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- John 15:26–27When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.
- Heb 2:3–4how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,
- Acts 1:8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
- Luke 24:47–48and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
- John 16:7–14But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.
- Acts 13:31and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people.
- Acts 10:39–41We are witnesses of all that He did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And although they put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree,
- Acts 5:29But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.
- 1 Pet 1:12It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
- Acts 15:28It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:
- Acts 2:38–39Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 10:44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.
- Acts 2:4And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
- John 7:39He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.
- 2 Cor 13:1This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”
- Acts 2:32God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses.
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