Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
This
For conscience
Suffering
General references
Bible References
This
1 Peter 2:20
For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it , ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it , ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Luke 6:32
And if ye love them that love you, what thank have ye? for even sinners love those that love them.
For conscience
1 Peter 3:14
But even if ye should suffer for righteousness'sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness'sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
John 15:21
But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
Romans 13:5
Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience'sake.
2 Timothy 1:12
For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Suffering
Job 21:27
Behold, I know your thoughts, And the devices wherewith ye would wrong me.
Psalm 35:19
Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; Neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
Psalm 38:19
But mine enemies are lively, and are strong; And they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
Psalm 69:4
They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of my head: They that would cut me off, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: That which I took not away I have to restore.
Psalm 119:86
All thy commandments are faithful: They persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
General references
Acts 24:16
Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.