Acts 5:32 asv — And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that 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. "

— Acts 5:32, American Standard Version

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Acts 5 — Context

29

But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.

30

The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew, hanging him on a tree.

31

Him did God exalt with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.

32

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

33

But they, when they heard this, were cut to the heart, and were minded to slay them.

34

But there stood up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in honor of all the people, and commanded to put the men forth a little while.

35

And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do.

Acts 5:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 5:32 say?
Acts 5:32 in the American Standard Version reads: “And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him. ”
Where is Acts 5:32 in the Bible?
Acts 5:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 32.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 5:32.
What translation should I read Acts 5:32 in?
Acts 5:32 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 5:32?
Acts 5:32 reads (ASV): “And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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