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Acts 5:32 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Acts 5:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 5 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.”
Acts 5:32 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 5:32
And we are his witnesses of these things—The apostles ground their authority in eyewitness testimony to Christ's resurrection and ascension. The Greek 'martyres' (witnesses) later came to mean 'martyrs' because witnessing often led to death. And so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him—the Spirit's presence confirms apostolic testimony, making God himself a co-witness. The phrase 'them that obey' (τοῖς πειθαρχοῦσιν) uses the same verb as 'obey' in verse 29, creating ironic wordplay: they obey God by disobeying men. The Spirit's gift both validates and empowers witne...
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Cross-References for Acts 5:32
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“was confirmed to us by those who heard;”
“in all Judea and Samaria”
“beginning at Jerusalem.”
“We must obey God rather than men.,Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.,,,,,,,,”
“for if I don't go away”
“and in Jerusalem; whom they also{TR omits also} killed”
“that not to themselves”
“who are his witnesses to the people.”
“Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.,Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.,,,,,,,,”