Acts 5:32
New International Version
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

New Living Translation
We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him.”

English Standard Version
And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

Berean Standard Bible
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

Berean Literal Bible
And we are witnesses of these things, and also the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those obeying Him."

King James Bible
And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

New King James Version
And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

New American Standard Bible
And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

NASB 1995
“And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

NASB 1977
“And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And we are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God gave to those who obey Him.”

Amplified Bible
And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has bestowed on those who obey Him.”

Christian Standard Bible
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

American Standard Version
And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

Contemporary English Version
We are here to tell you about all this, and so is the Holy Spirit, who is God's gift to everyone who obeys God.

English Revised Version
And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
We are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him."

Good News Translation
We are witnesses to these things--we and the Holy Spirit, who is God's gift to those who obey him."

International Standard Version
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who keep on obeying him."

Majority Standard Bible
We are His witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

NET Bible
And we are witnesses of these events, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."

New Heart English Bible
We are witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him."

Webster's Bible Translation
And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

Weymouth New Testament
And we--and the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him--are witnesses as to these things."

World English Bible
We are his witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and we are His witnesses of these sayings, and the Holy Spirit also, whom God gave to those obeying Him.”

Berean Literal Bible
And we are witnesses of these things, and also the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those obeying Him."

Young's Literal Translation
and we are His witnesses of these sayings, and the Holy Spirit also, whom God gave to those obeying him.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And we are his witnesses of these words; and the Holy Spirit, whom God gave to them obeying him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And we are witnesses of these things and the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to all that obey him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And we are witnesses of these things, with the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to all who are obedient to him.”

New American Bible
We are witnesses of these things, as is the holy Spirit that God has given to those who obey him.”

New Revised Standard Version
And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And we are the witnesses of these words; so is also the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who believe in him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And we are witnesses of these accounts, and so is The Spirit of Holiness, whom God gives to those who believe in him.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and we are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit also, whom God has given to them that obey him.

Godbey New Testament
And we are witnesses of these words, and the Holy Ghost, whom God has given to those who obey him.

Haweis New Testament
And we are witnesses of these things; and the Holy Ghost also, which God hath given to those who obey him.

Mace New Testament
and we are his witnesses in what we say, and so is the holy spirit, whom God hath given to those that obey him.

Weymouth New Testament
And we--and the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him--are witnesses as to these things."

Worrell New Testament
And we are witnesses of these things; also the Holy Spirit, Whom God gave to those who obey Him."

Worsley New Testament
and we are his witnesses of what we declare; and so is the holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey Him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Apostles Before the Council
31God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. 32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” 33When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death.…

Cross References
John 15:26-27
When 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. / And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

Luke 24:48-49
You are witnesses of these things. / And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

Hebrews 2:4
and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

John 14:16-17
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.

John 16:13
However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

Romans 8:16
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

1 John 5:6-8
This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth. / For there are three that testify: / the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement.

1 Corinthians 2:12
We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.

Galatians 4:6
And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

1 Thessalonians 4:8
Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.

1 John 3:24
Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us.

Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.

Joel 2:28-29
And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.

Ezekiel 36:26-27
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.

Jeremiah 31:33-34
“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. / No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”


Treasury of Scripture

And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God has given to them that obey him.

are.

Acts 5:29
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Acts 1:8
But 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.

Acts 2:32
This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

and so.

John 15:26
But 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:

John 16:7-14
Nevertheless 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…

Hebrews 2:4
God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?

whom.

Acts 2:4,38,39
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance…

Acts 10:44
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

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.)

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Acts 5
1. After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife,
3. at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead;
12. and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles;
14. to the increase of the faith;
17. the apostles are again imprisoned;
19. but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all;
21. when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple,
29. and before the council,
33. they are in danger to be killed;
34. but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten;
41. for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching.














We are witnesses
The phrase "we are witnesses" underscores the apostolic authority and firsthand experience of the disciples. The Greek word for "witnesses" is "μάρτυρες" (martyres), which is the root for the English word "martyr." This indicates not only their role in testifying to the truth of Jesus Christ but also foreshadows the suffering and persecution they would endure for their testimony. Historically, the apostles were indeed eyewitnesses to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, which gave them a unique and authoritative position in the early church. Their witness was not just a recounting of events but a bold proclamation of the transformative power of the Gospel.

of these things
"These things" refers to the events surrounding the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The apostles were not speaking of abstract concepts but of concrete historical events that they had personally experienced. This phrase emphasizes the tangible reality of the Gospel message, rooted in actual occurrences that were verifiable and witnessed by many. The historical context of the early church was one of rapid growth and expansion, fueled by the compelling testimony of those who had seen and heard Jesus.

and so is the Holy Spirit
The inclusion of the Holy Spirit as a witness alongside the apostles highlights the divine endorsement and empowerment of their message. The Holy Spirit, referred to in Greek as "Πνεῦμα Ἅγιον" (Pneuma Hagion), is the third person of the Trinity, actively involved in the work of salvation and the life of the believer. The Holy Spirit's role as a witness is both internal, confirming the truth of the Gospel in the hearts of believers, and external, manifesting through signs, wonders, and the bold proclamation of the apostles. This underscores the unity and cooperation within the Godhead in the mission of the church.

whom God has given
This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and grace of God in the giving of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for "given" is "ἔδωκεν" (edōken), which conveys the idea of a gift freely bestowed. The Holy Spirit is not earned or merited but is a gracious gift from God to His people. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's initiative in salvation and His desire to empower His followers for service and witness. The historical context of the early church was marked by a deep reliance on the Holy Spirit for guidance, strength, and boldness in the face of persecution.

to those who obey Him
Obedience is a key theme in the Christian life, and this phrase highlights the relationship between obedience and the reception of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for "obey" is "πειθαρχοῦσιν" (peitharchousin), which implies a willingness to be persuaded and to submit to authority. In the context of Acts, obedience to God is contrasted with obedience to human authorities, as the apostles prioritize God's command to preach the Gospel over any human directive. This obedience is not a legalistic requirement but a response of faith and love to the grace of God, resulting in the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

(32) And so is also the Holy Ghost.--The signs and wonders, the tongues and the prophecies, the new power and the new love, were all thought of by the Apostles as coming from their Lord; and therefore as an evidence that He had triumphed over death and had ascended into heaven. (Comp. Acts 2:33.)

Verse 32. - Witnesses for his witnesses, A.V. and T.R.; so is the Holy Ghost for so is also the Holy Ghost, A.V. and T.R. We are witnesses. The direct reference is to the command recorded in Acts 1:8, which they felt imperatively bound to obey. So is the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost bare witness to the gospel preached by the apostles by the powers which he gave them to heal and work miracles, and by the conversion of many who heard the word: "the gospel preached with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven" (1 Peter 1:12). Mark the solemnity and authority which Peter claimed for the gospel by thus asserting that the Holy Ghost was the witness with the apostles to the truth of their testimony concerning Jesus Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
We
ἡμεῖς (hēmeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

are
ἐσμεν (esmen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

witnesses
μάρτυρες (martyres)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3144: A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a 'martyr'.

of
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

these
τούτων (toutōn)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

things,
ῥημάτων (rhēmatōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.

and so [is]
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Holy
Ἅγιον (Hagion)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

Spirit,
Πνεῦμα (Pneuma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

whom
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

God
Θεὸς (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

has given
ἔδωκεν (edōken)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

to those who
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

obey
πειθαρχοῦσιν (peitharchousin)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3980: From a compound of peitho and archo; to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice.

Him.”
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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