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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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
And	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
we	ἡμεῖς hēmeîs	G2249	we (only used when emphatic)
are	ἐσμέν esmén	G2070	we are
his	αὐτῷ. autō	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — dative singular masculine
witnesses	μάρτυρες martures	G3144	a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (geni… · noun — nominative plural masculine
of	ῥημάτων rhēmatōn	G4487	an utterance (individually · noun — genitive plural neuter
these	τούτων toútōn	G5130	of (from or concerning) these (persons or things)
things	ῥῆμα rhēma	G4487	an utterance (individually
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
also	δέ dé	G1161	but
the	πνεῦμα pneuma	G4151	a current of air · noun — nominative singular neuter
Holy	ἅγιον hagion	G40	sacred (physically · adjective — nominative singular neuter
Ghost	πνεῦμα pneûma	G4151	a current of air
whom	ὃ ho	G3739	the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun · relative pronoun — accusative singular neuter
God	θεὸς theos	G2316	figuratively · noun — nominative singular masculine, a title
given	ἔδωκεν edōken	G1325	to give (used in a very wide application · verb — aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular
them	πειθαρχοῦσιν peitharchousin	G3980	to be persuaded by a ruler · verb — present active participle, dative plural masculine
that	τῶν tōn	G3588	the (sometimes to be supplied · article — genitive plural neuter
obey	πειθαρχέω peitharchéō	G3980	to be persuaded by a ruler
him	αὐτός autós	G846	the reflexive pronoun self

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Cross-references

John 15:26-27 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 sh…
Hebrews 2:3-4 How 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…
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 Judæ…
Luke 24:47-48 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
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 i…
Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Acts 10:39-41 And 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 13:31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Acts 5:26–end

We are not told what it was that the apostles preached to the people; no doubt it was according to the direction of the angel - the words of this life; but what passed between them and the council we have here an account of; for in their sufferings there appeared more of a divine power and energy than even in their preaching. Now here we have, I. The seizing of the apostles a second time. We may think, if God designed this, "Why were they rescued from their first imprisonment?" But this was designed to humble the pride, and check the fury, of their persecutors; and now he would show that they were discharged, not because they feared a trial, for they were ready to surrender themselves and ma…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 5:32

we are his witnesses . . . and the Holy Ghost--They as competent human witnesses to facts, and the Holy Ghost as attesting them by undeniable miracles.

Adam Clarke on Acts 5:32

We are his witnesses - The word αυτου, his, is omitted by AD, and several others of good note; the Syriac, all the Arabic, Ethiopic, and Vulgate. It does not seem to be necessary. Of these things - Των ῥηματων 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 t…

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John Gill on Acts 5:32

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…

The Church Fathers

That there was mercy, because he promised repentance. For the resurrection was therefore already confessed.
— Oecumenius, Commentary on Acts

Of what things are we witnesses? Of His having promised forgiveness and repentance: for the Resurrection indeed was acknowledged, now. But that He giveth forgiveness, both we are witnesses, and so is the Holy Ghost, Who would not have come down, unless sins had been first remitted: so that this is an indisputable proof.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on Acts 13

Great boldness of speech! And the ground of their credibility: "And so is also the Holy Ghost, Whom God hath given to them that obey Him." Do you observe that they allege not only the Spirit's testimony? And they said not, "Whom He hath given" to us, but, "to them that obey Him:" therein alike showing their own unassuming temper, and intimating the greatness of the gift, and showing the hearers that it was possible for them also to receive the Spirit. See, how these people were instructed both by deeds and by words, and yet they paid no heed, that their condemnation might be just. For to this end did God suffer the Apostles to be brought to trial, that both their adversaries might be instructed, and all might learn, and that the Apostles might be invigorated to boldness of speech.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on Acts 13

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Dictionary and topics

Apostle — A person sent by another; a messenger; envoy. This word is once used as a descriptive designation of Jesus Christ, the Sent of the Father (Heb. 3:1; John 20:21). It is, however, generally used as…
Holy Ghost — The third Person of the adorable Trinity. His personality is proved (1) from the fact that the attributes of personality, as intelligence and volition, are ascribed to him (John 14:17, 26; 15:26; 1…
Peter — Originally called Simon (=Simeon, i.e., “hearing”), a very common Jewish name in the New Testament. He was the son of Jona (Matt. 16:17). His mother is nowhere named in Scripture. He had a younger…
Sanhedrim — More correctly Sanhedrin (Gr. synedrion), meaning “a sitting together,” or a “council.” This word (rendered “council,” A.V.) is frequently used in the New Testament (Matt. 5:22; 26:59; Mark 15:1,…
Apostles · .See COMMISSION OF, above, and — .See COMMISSION OF, above, and
Confessing Christ · Exemplified: Apostles — Exemplified: Apostles
Court · ACCUSED SPOKE IN HIS OWN — ACCUSED SPOKE IN HIS OWN
Gift Of The Holy Spirit, The · Given: To those who obey God — Given: To those who obey God
Holy Spirit · 1:9,32,33;3:5,6,34;4:14;6:45,63;7:38,39;14:16,17,26;15:26;16:7-14;20:22; — 1:9,32,33;3:5,6,34;4:14;6:45,63;7:38,39;14:16,17,26;15:26;16:7-14;20:22;
Prisoners · The apostles — The apostles
Sadducees · Persecute the apostles — Persecute the apostles

Acts 5:32

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Acts 5:26–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 5:32

Adam Clarke on Acts 5:32

John Gill on Acts 5:32

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Acts 5:32

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Acts 5:26–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 5:32

Adam Clarke on Acts 5:32

John Gill on Acts 5:32

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Calvin on Acts 5:29-33

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Acts 5:30-32