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And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
Acts 5:32 · King James Version
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.”
  • BSB We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who 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.

Cross-references & the web

Cross-references · 16

  • John 15:26–27But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
  • Heb 2:3–4How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
  • Acts 1:8But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
  • Luke 24:47–48And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
  • John 16:7–14Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
  • Acts 13:31And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.
  • Acts 10:39–41And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:
  • Acts 5:29Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
  • 1 Pet 1:12Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
  • Acts 15:28For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
  • Acts 2:38–39Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
  • Acts 10:44While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
  • Acts 2:4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
  • John 7:39(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
  • 2 Cor 13:1This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
  • Acts 2:32This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

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  • ReferenceInterlinear, lexicon & Strong'sBlue Letter Bible · Seminary · Free

    Hebrew/Greek interlinear, word definitions, and cross-references for this verse.

Christ at the center

Acts is the risen Christ continuing his work by the Spirit through the church, as the apostles preach that there is salvation in no other name under heaven.

How Acts 5:32 points to him is part of the one story that runs through all Scripture — meet Jesus at the heart of the web, or follow a trail that traces him from Genesis to Revelation.

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