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and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. <a href="/nkjv/acts/5.htm">New King James Version</a> And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” <a href="/nasb/acts/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” <a href="/lsb/acts/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And we are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God gave to those who obey Him.” <a href="/amp/acts/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has bestowed on those who obey Him.” <a href="/csb/acts/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him. <a href="/cev/acts/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We are here to tell you about all this, and so is the Holy Spirit, who is God's gift to everyone who obeys God. <a href="/erv/acts/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. <a href="/gwt/acts/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him." <a href="/gnt/acts/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> We are witnesses to these things--we and the Holy Spirit, who is God's gift to those who obey him." <a href="/isv/acts/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who keep on obeying him." <a href="/msb/acts/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> We are His witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.? <a href="/net/acts/5.htm">NET Bible</a> And we are witnesses of these events, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him." <a href="/nheb/acts/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> We are witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him." <a href="/wbt/acts/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him. <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And we--and the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him--are witnesses as to these things." <a href="/web/acts/5.htm">World English Bible</a> We are his witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and we are His witnesses of these sayings, and the Holy Spirit also, whom God gave to those obeying Him.” <a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And we are witnesses of these things, and also the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those obeying Him." <a href="/ylt/acts/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and we are His witnesses of these sayings, and the Holy Spirit also, whom God gave to those obeying him.' <a href="/slt/acts/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And we are his witnesses of these words; and the Holy Spirit, whom God gave to them obeying him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And we are witnesses of these things and the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to all that obey him. <a href="/cpdv/acts/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And we are witnesses of these things, with the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to all who are obedient to him.” <a href="/nabre/acts/5.htm">New American Bible</a> We are witnesses of these things, as is the holy Spirit that God has given to those who obey him.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And we are the witnesses of these words; so is also the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who believe in him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And we are witnesses of these accounts, and so is The Spirit of Holiness, whom God gives to those who believe in him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and we are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit also, whom God has given to them that obey him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And we are witnesses of these words, and the Holy Ghost, whom God has given to those who obey him. <a href="/haweis/acts/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And we are witnesses of these things; and the Holy Ghost also, which God hath given to those who obey him.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and we are his witnesses in what we say, and so is the holy spirit, whom God hath given to those that obey him. <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And we--and the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him--are witnesses as to these things." <a href="/worrell/acts/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And we are witnesses of these things; also the Holy Spirit, Whom God gave to those who obey Him." <a href="/worsley/acts/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and we are his witnesses of what we declare; and so is the holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey Him. <a href="/parallel/acts/5-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1507" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">The Apostles Before the Council</a> …31God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. 32<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmeis (PPro-N1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">We</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esmen (V-PIA-1P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/3144.htm" title="3144: martyres (N-NMP) -- A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a martyr.">witnesses</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutōn (DPro-GNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these</a> <a href="/greek/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēmatōn (N-GNP) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.">things,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and so is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagion (Adj-NNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edōken (V-AIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">has given</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to those who</a> <a href="/greek/3980.htm" title="3980: peitharchousin (V-PPA-DMP) -- From a compound of peitho and archo; to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice.">obey</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.”</a> 33When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/15-26.htm">John 15:26-27</a> When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me. / And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning. <a href="/luke/24-48.htm">Luke 24:48-49</a> You are witnesses of these things. / And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” <a href="/hebrews/2-4.htm">Hebrews 2:4</a> and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a> And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a> However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Romans 8:16</a> The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. <a href="/1_john/5-6.htm">1 John 5:6-8</a> This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth. / For there are three that testify: / the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-12.htm">1 Corinthians 2:12</a> We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. <a href="/galatians/4-6.htm">Galatians 4:6</a> And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:8</a> Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit. <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">1 John 3:24</a> Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us. <a href="/isaiah/44-3.htm">Isaiah 44:3</a> For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a> And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a> I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. <a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33-34</a> “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. / No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God has given to them that obey him.are.<a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a> Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.<a href="/acts/2-32.htm">Acts 2:32</a> This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.and so.<a href="/john/15-26.htm">John 15:26</a> But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:<a href="/john/16-7.htm">John 16:7-14</a> Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you… <a href="/hebrews/2-4.htm">Hebrews 2:4</a> God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?whom.<a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4,38,39</a> And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance… <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44</a> While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.<a href="/john/7-39.htm">John 7:39</a> (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/5-10.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/2-39.htm">Him</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/mark/10-20.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/luke/17-9.htm">Obeying</a> <a href="/acts/5-20.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/acts/5-9.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/3-15.htm">Witnesses</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Him</a> <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-10.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/acts/7-39.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Obeying</a> <a href="/acts/6-11.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/6-13.htm">Witnesses</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 5</div>1. <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife, </a> 3. <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead;</a> 12. <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/5-14.htm">to the increase of the faith;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">the apostles are again imprisoned;</a> 19. <a href="/acts/5-19.htm">but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all;</a> 21. <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple,</a> 29. <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">and before the council,</a> 33. <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">they are in danger to be killed; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>We are witnesses of these things The apostles, including Peter who is speaking here, are testifying to the events they have personally experienced, particularly the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This phrase emphasizes the firsthand nature of their testimony, which is a key element in the early church's proclamation of the gospel. The concept of being a "witness" is rooted in the Jewish legal system, where the testimony of witnesses was crucial for establishing truth (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>). The apostles' role as witnesses fulfills Jesus' command in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, where He instructs them to be His witnesses in Jerusalem and beyond.and so is the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is presented as a co-witness with the apostles, affirming the truth of their message. This highlights the divine endorsement of their testimony. The Holy Spirit's role as a witness is consistent with Jesus' promise in <a href="/john/15-26.htm">John 15:26</a>, where He says the Spirit of truth will testify about Him. The presence of the Holy Spirit in the early church is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a>, which speak of God's Spirit being poured out on all people.whom God has given to those who obey Him. This phrase underscores the conditional aspect of receiving the Holy Spirit, which is linked to obedience to God. In the context of Acts, obedience involves accepting the message of Jesus Christ and following His teachings. The giving of the Holy Spirit is a sign of the new covenant, as prophesied in <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a>, where God promises to put His Spirit within His people to enable them to follow His decrees. This also reflects the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, empowering them to live in accordance with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a> The primary speakers in this passage, who are testifying about the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> Referred to as a witness alongside the apostles, emphasizing His role in empowering and guiding believers. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The giver of the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him, highlighting His sovereignty and the divine order of obedience and blessing. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanhedrin.htm">The Sanhedrin</a> The Jewish council before whom the apostles are speaking, representing the religious authority of the time. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The setting of this event, where the early church is growing and facing opposition.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit is not just a passive presence but an active witness to the truth of Jesus Christ. Believers should seek to be sensitive to His guidance and testimony in their lives. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_the_gift_of_the_spirit.htm">Obedience and the Gift of the Spirit</a> Obedience to God is closely linked with receiving the Holy Spirit. This calls for a life of submission and alignment with God's will to fully experience the Spirit's work. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_testimony.htm">The Power of Testimony</a> Just as the apostles were witnesses, believers today are called to testify about Jesus Christ. Our lives should reflect the truth of the Gospel, empowered by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a> The apostles stood firm before the Sanhedrin, demonstrating that the Holy Spirit gives believers courage to speak the truth even when facing adversity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 5</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_second_blessing.htm">What is the second blessing?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_sense_the_holy_spirit.htm">How do I recognize the Holy Spirit's presence?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_spirit_convict_of.htm">What does the Holy Spirit convict the world of?</a> <a href="/q/is_baptism_essential_for_salvation.htm">Is baptism necessary for salvation? (Mark 16:16 vs. 1 Corinthians 1:17)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) And so is also the Holy Ghost.--The signs and wonders, the tongues and the prophecies, the new power and the new love, were all thought of by the Apostles as coming from their Lord; and therefore as an evidence that He had triumphed over death and had ascended into heaven. (Comp. <a href="/acts/2-33.htm" title="Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he has shed forth this, which you now see and hear.">Acts 2:33</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - Witnesses for his witnesses, A.V. and T.R.; so is the Holy Ghost for so is also the Holy Ghost, A.V. and T.R. We are witnesses. The direct reference is to the command recorded in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, which they felt imperatively bound to obey. So is the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost bare witness to the gospel preached by the apostles by the powers which he gave them to heal and work miracles, and by the conversion of many who heard the word: "the gospel preached with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven" (<a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12</a>). Mark the solemnity and authority which Peter claimed for the gospel by thus asserting that the Holy Ghost was the witness with the apostles to the truth of their testimony concerning Jesus Christ. <a href="/commentaries/acts/5-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>We ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. are ἐσμεν (esmen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. witnesses μάρτυρες (martyres) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3144.htm">Strong's 3144: </a> A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a 'martyr'. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. these τούτων (toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. things, ῥημάτων (rhēmatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4487.htm">Strong's 4487: </a> From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. and so [is] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Holy Ἅγιον (Hagion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit, Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. whom ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has given ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to those who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. obey πειθαρχοῦσιν (peitharchousin) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3980.htm">Strong's 3980: </a> From a compound of peitho and archo; to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice. Him.” αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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