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
Suffering
General references
Bible References
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1 Peter 2:20
What good does it do if, when you sin, you patiently receive punishment for it? But if you suffer for doing good and receive it patiently, you have God's approval.
Luke 6:32
"If you love those who love you, what thanks do you deserve? Why, even sinners love those who love them.
For conscience
1 Peter 3:14
But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. "Never be afraid of their threats, and never get upset.
Matthew 5:10
"How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them!
John 15:21
They will do all these things to you on account of my name, because they do not know the one who sent me.
Romans 13:5
But if you do what is wrong, you should be afraid, for it is not without reason that they bear the sword. Indeed, they are God's servants to administer punishment to anyone who does wrong. Therefore, it is necessary for you to be acquiescent to the authorities, not only for the sake of God's punishment, but also for the sake of your own conscience.
2 Timothy 1:12
That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to me until the day that he comes.
Suffering
Job 21:27
"Look! I know your thoughts, your plans are going to harm me.
Psalm 35:19
Do not let my deceitful enemies gloat over me, nor let those who hate me without justification mock me with their eyes.
Psalm 38:19
But my enemies are alive and well; those who hate me for no reason are numerous.
Psalm 69:4
Those who hate me without cause are more than the hairs of my head. My persecutors are mighty, and they want to destroy me. Must I be forced to return what I did not steal?
Psalm 119:86
All of your commands are reliable. I am persecuted without cause help me!
General references
Acts 24:16
Therefore, I always do my best to have a clear conscience before God and people.