Acts 5:32 net — And we are witnesses of these events, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”

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

— Acts 5:32, NET Bible

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“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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“We are His witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him."”
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Acts 5 — Context

But Peter and the apostles replied,“We must obey God rather than people.

The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you seized and killed by hanging him on a tree.

God exalted him to his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

And we are witnesses of these events, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”

Now when they heard this, they became furious and wanted to execute them.

But a Pharisee whose name was Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was respected by all the people, stood up in the council and ordered the men to be put outside for a short time.

Then he said to the council,“Men of Israel, pay close attention to what you are about to do to these men.

Acts 5:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:32 say?

Acts 5:32 in the NET Bible reads: “And we are witnesses of these events, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who 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 (NET): “And we are witnesses of these events, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who 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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