Acts 5:32

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 5:32 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And we are witnesses of these things; and [so is] the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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

Context — Acts 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
32And we are witnesses of these things; and [so is] the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And we are his witnesses of these things, etc.] 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…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“And also the Holy Ghost - A much greater witness. Acts 5:34”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“are: Act 5:29, Act 1:8, Act 2:32, Act 10:39-41, Act 13:31; Luk 24:47, Luk 24:48; Joh 15:27; Co2 13:1; Heb 2:3 and so: Joh 15:26, Joh 16:7-14; Heb 2:4; Pe1 1:12 whom: Act 2:4, Act 2:38, Act 2:39, Act 10:44; Joh 7:39 Acts 5:33”
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