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
Where is the credit in standing punishment for having done wrong? No, if you stand suffering for having done right, that is what God counts a merit.
Luke 6:32
If you love only those who love you, what credit is that to you? Why, even sinful men love those who love them.
For conscience
1 Peter 3:14
Even supposing you have to suffer for the sake of what is right, still you are blessed. Have no fear of their threats, do not let that trouble you,
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of goodness! the Realm of heaven is theirs.
John 15:21
They will do all this to you on account of my name, because they know not him who sent me.
Romans 13:5
You must be obedient, therefore, not only to avoid the divine vengeance but as a matter of conscience,
2 Timothy 1:12
and this is why I am suffering. Still, I am not ashamed of it; I know whom I have trusted and I am certain he is able to keep what I have put into his hands till the great Day.
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Acts 24:16
Hence I too endeavour to have a clear conscience before God and men all the time.