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
What credit can you claim when, after doing wrong, you take your punishment for it patiently? But, on the other hand, if, after doing right, you take your sufferings patiently, that does win the approval of God.
Luke 6:32
If you love only those who love you, what thanks will be due to you? Why, even the outcast love those who love them!
For conscience
1 Peter 3:14
Even if you should suffer for righteousness, count yourselves blessed! 'Do not let men terrify you, or allow yourselves to be dismayed.'
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
John 15:21
But they will do all this to you, because you believe in my Name, for they do not know him who sent me.
Romans 13:5
You are bound, therefore, to obey, not only through fear of God's punishments, but also as a matter of conscience.
2 Timothy 1:12
That is why I am undergoing these sufferings; yet I feel no shame, for I know in whom I have put my faith, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until 'That Day.'
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Acts 24:16
This being so, I strive at all times to keep my conscience clear before both God and man.