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 glory would there be, if committing faults, and being buffeted, ye suffered patiently? but if, when ye behave well, yet suffer, ye bear it patiently, this is graciously accepted of God.
Luke 6:32
And if ye love them that love you, what thanks are due to you? for even sinners love those who love them.
For conscience
1 Peter 3:14
But if ye should even suffer for righteousness, blessed are ye: be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled,
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake: for their's is the kingdom in 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 there is a necessity for being in subjection, not only for fear of wrath, but also for conscience sake.
2 Timothy 1:12
For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my deposit unto the great day.
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Acts 24:16
For this cause indeed I exert my utmost care to keep my conscience ever unoffending towards God and towards man.