KJV King James Version
And we are his witnesses of these things; and [so is] also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
Acts 5:32
And we are his witnesses of these things; and [so is] also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
WEB 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.”
ASV 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.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
and we are His witnesses of these sayings, and the Holy Spirit also, whom God gave to those obeying him.’
Surrounding context — Acts 5
29 Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand [to be] a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and [so is] also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
33 When they heard [that], they were cut [to the heart], and took counsel to slay them.
34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;
35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.
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These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
καὶG2532 · kaiandἡμεῖςG3165 · memeἐσμενG1510 · eimito beμάρτυρεςG3144 · martuswitnessτῶνG3588 · hothe/this/whoῥημάτωνG4487 · rhēmadeclarationτούτωνG3778 · ohutosthis/he/she/itκαὶG2532 · kaiandτὸG3588 · hothe/this/whoπνεῦμαG4151 · pneumaspirit/breath: spiritτὸG3588 · hothe/this/whoἅγιονG40 · hagiosholyὃG3739 · hos, hēwhichἔδωκενG1325 · didōmito giveὁG3588 · hothe/this/whoθεὸςG2316 · theosGodτοῖςG3588 · hothe/this/whoπειθαρχοῦσινG3980 · peitharcheōto obeyαὐτῷ.G846 · autosit/s/he
Cross-references
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:Hebrews 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.1 Peter 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 5:29Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.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: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.)Acts 2:4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.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 10:44While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.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.2 Corinthians 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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