Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

General references

Bible References

Ye

1 Samuel 24:5
David rose and stealthily cut off the corner of Saul's robe. Afterwards, David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off the corner of Saul's robe.
Ecclesiastes 8:2
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God.
Titus 3:1
Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work.
1 Peter 2:13
For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme,

Conscience

Acts 24:16
Therefore, I always do my best to have a clear conscience before God and people.
Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
1 Peter 2:19
For it is a fine thing if, when moved by your conscience to please God, you suffer patiently when wronged.
1 Peter 3:16
But do this gently and respectfully, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak evil of your good conduct in the Messiah will be ashamed of slandering you.

General references

Joshua 1:16
"We'll do everything that you commanded," they replied. "We'll go wherever you send us.
2 Chronicles 19:5
and appointing judges throughout the land in all of the walled cities of Judah, city by city. He issued this reminder to the judges:

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