Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
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For conscience
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Bible References
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1 Peter 2:20
For what credit is it, if when you do wrong and are beaten for it you patiently endure? But if when you do right and suffer for it you patiently endure, you have favor with God.
Luke 6:32
If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
For conscience
1 Peter 3:14
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled,
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
John 15:21
But all this they will do to you for my name's sake, because they do not know him who sent me.
Romans 13:5
Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for the sake of conscience.
2 Timothy 1:12
For this reason I also suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.
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Acts 24:16
And so I do my best always to have a clear conscience before God and men.