Acts 5:32

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.

Parallel Translations

Simplified Cowboy Version
We saw all this with our own two eyes, and so did the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is the power of God given to those who obey him."

New American Standard Bible (1995)
"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."

Bible in Basic English
And we are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who keep his laws.

Darby Translation
And *we* are [his] witnesses of these things, and the Holy Spirit also, which God has given to those 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."

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

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."

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And we are witnesses of these things, and also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

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

King James Version (1611)
And we are his witnesses of these things, and so is also the holy Ghost, whom God hath giuen to them that obey him.

Literal Translation
And we are His witnesses of these things, and also the Holy Spirit, whom God gave to those obeying Him.

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And we are his recordes of these wordes, and the holy goost, who God hath geuen vnto the that obeye him.

Mace New Testament (1729)
and we are his witnesses in what we say, and so is the holy spirit, whom God hath given to those that 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."

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.

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."

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And we are his recordes concernynge these thinges and also the holy goost whom God hath geve to them yt obey him.

Update Bible Version
And we are witnesses of these things; and [so is] the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those that 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.

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

New Century Version
We saw all these things happen. The Holy Spirit, whom God has given to all who obey him, also proves these things are true."

New English Translation
And we are witnesses of these events, 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."

Complete Jewish Bible
We are witnesses to these things; so is the Ruach HaKodesh, whom God has given 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."

Geneva Bible (1587)
And we are his witnesses concerning these things which we say: yea, & the holy Ghost, whome God hath giuen to them that obey him.

George Lamsa Translation
And we are the witnesses of these words; so is also the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who believe in him.

Hebrew Names Version
We are His witnesses of these things; and so also is the Ruach HaKodesh, whom God has given 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."John 15:26-27; Acts 2:4; 10:44;">[xr]

Etheridge Translation
And we are witnesses of these words, and the Spirit of Holiness himself, whom Aloha hath given to them who believe in him.

Murdock Translation
And we are the witnesses of these things; and also the Holy Spirit, whom God giveth to them that believe in 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."

New Life Bible
We have seen these things and are telling about them. The Holy Spirit makes these things known also. God gives His Spirit to those who obey Him."

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.

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

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, we, are witnesses of these things, - also the Holy Spirit, which God hath given unto them who are yielding obedience unto him.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And we are witnesses of these things: and the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to all that obey him.

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.

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

Bishop's Bible (1568)
And we are recordes of these thynges which we say, & so is also the holy ghost, whom God hath geuen to them that obey hym.

Easy-to-Read Version
We saw all these things happen, and we can say that they are true. The Holy Spirit also shows that these things are true. God has given this Spirit to all 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."

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

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And we ben witnessis of these wordis, and the Hooli Goost, whom God yaf to alle obeischinge to him.

Contextual Overview

²⁶ The captain went with some of the temple police and brought the apostles back. But they did not use force. They were afraid that the people might start throwing stones at them. ²⁷ When the apostles were brought before the council, the high priest said to them, ²⁸ "We told you plainly not to teach in the name of Jesus. But look what you have done! You have been teaching all over Jerusalem, and you are trying to blame us for his death." ²⁹ Peter and the apostles replied: We don't obey people. We obey God. ³⁰ You killed Jesus by nailing him to a cross. But the God our ancestors worshiped raised him to life ³¹ and made him our Leader and Savior. Then God gave him a place at his right side, so that the people of Israel would turn back to him and be forgiven. ³² 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. ³³ When the council members heard this, they became so angry that they wanted to kill the apostles. ³⁴ But one of the members was the Pharisee Gamaliel, a highly respected teacher. He ordered the apostles to be taken out of the room for a little while. ³⁵ Then he said to the council: People of Israel, be careful what you do with these men.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

are: Acts 5:29, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:32, Acts 10:39-41, Acts 13:31, Luke 24:47, Luke 24:48, John 15:27, 2 Corinthians 13:1, Hebrews 2:3

and so: John 15:26, John 16:7-14, Hebrews 2:4, 1 Peter 1:12

whom: Acts 2:4, Acts 2:38, Acts 2:39, Acts 10:44, John 7:39

Reciprocal: Psalms 118:23 - the Lord's doing John 12:17 - bare Acts 4:20 - the things Acts 14:3 - which Galatians 3:14 - might Hebrews 5:9 - unto 1 John 1:2 - and bear 1 John 5:7 - the Holy 1 John 5:9 - we

Cross-References

Genesis 5:18
When Jared was one hundred sixty-two, he had a son named Enoch.

Genesis 5:19
Jared had more children

Genesis 5:22
and during the next three hundred years he had more children. Enoch truly loved God,

Genesis 5:27
and died at the age of nine hundred sixty-nine.

Genesis 5:28
When Lamech was one hundred eighty-two, he had a son.

Genesis 6:10
He had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 7:13
On that day Noah and his wife went into the boat with their three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and their wives.

Genesis 10:1
After the flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth had many descendants.

Genesis 10:21
Shem's descendants had their own languages, tribes, and land. He was the older brother of Japheth and the ancestor of the tribes of Eber. Shem was the ancestor of Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram. Aram was the ancestor of Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. Arpachshad was the father of Shelah and the grandfather of Eber, whose first son was named Peleg, because it was during his time that tribes divided up the earth. Eber's second son was Joktan. Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. Their land reached from Mesha in the direction of Sephar, the hill country in the east.

Genesis 10:32
This completes the list of Noah's descendants. After the flood their descendants became nations and spread all over the world.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

And we are his witnesses of these things,.... Of the incarnation of Christ, of his crucifixion and death, of his resurrection from the dead, of his exaltation by the right hand of God, and of his offices as a Prince and a Saviour, and of the influences of his grace, in giving repentance and remission of sins to his people; and even to many of the Jews, who had been his crucifiers, and who were now converted under the ministry of the apostles:

and so is also the Holy Ghost; in his descent upon the apostles, through the miraculous gifts bestowed upon them, and the wonderful works done by them, and the mighty power accompanying their ministry to the conversion of sinners:

whom God hath given to them that obey him; that hearken to his Gospel, and believe in Christ, even to all private Christians, as well as ministers of the word; if not in his extraordinary gifts, yet in the ordinary measures of his grace.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And we are his witnesses - For this purpose they had been appointed, Acts 1:8, Acts 1:21-22; Acts 2:32; Acts 3:15; Luke 24:48.

Of these things - Particularly of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and of the events which had followed it. Perhaps, however, he meant to include everything pertaining to the life, teachings, and death of the Lord Jesus.

And so is also ... - The descent of the Holy Spirit to endow them with remarkable gifts Acts 2:1-4, to awaken and convert such a multitude Acts 2:41; Acts 4:4; Acts 5:14, was an unanswerable attestation of the truth of these doctrines and of the Christian religion. So manifest and decided was the presence of God attending them, that “they” could have no doubt that what they said was true; and so open and public was this attestation, that it was an evidence to all the people of the truth of their doctrine.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 32. We are his witnesses — The word αυτου, his, is omitted by AD, and several others of good note; the Syriac, all the Arabic, AEthiopic, and Vulgate. It does not seem to be necessary.

Of these things — των πηματων τουτων, Of these transactions: i.e. of Christ's life and miracles, and of your murderous proceedings against him.

And so is also the Holy Ghost — In the gift of tongues lately communicated; and by his power and influence on our souls, by which we are enabled to give irresistible witness of our Lord's resurrection.

To them that obey him. — We obey GOD, not you; and therefore God gives us this Spirit, which is in us a fountain of light, life, love, and power. The Spirit of God is given to the obedient: in proportion as a man who has received the first influences of it (for without this he cannot move in the spiritual life) is obedient to those influences, in the same proportion the gifts and graces, the light, life, and power, of the Holy Spirit, are increased in his soul.