Acts 5:32

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

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In The 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.

In Context

31Him God has put on high at his right hand, as a Ruler and a Saviour, to give to Israel a change of heart and forgiveness of sins.

33But when these words came to their ears, they were cut to the heart, and had a mind to put them to death.

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Cross References

John 7:39This he said of the Spirit which would be given to those who had faith in him: the Spirit had not been given then, because the glory of Jesus was still to come.

John 16:7But what I am saying is true: my going is for your good: for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

Acts 2:4And they were all full of the Holy Spirit, and were talking in different languages, as the Spirit gave them power.

Acts 2:38And Peter said, Let your hearts be changed, every one of you, and have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will have the Holy Spirit given to you.

Acts 10:39And we are witnesses of all the things which he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem; whom they put to death, hanging him on a tree.

Acts 13:31And for a number of days he was seen by those who came with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now his witnesses before the people.

Matthew Henry on Acts 5:27-42

The Seizing of the Apostles; The Examination of the Apostles; The Advice of Gamaliel. 26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. 29… Read the whole commentary →

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