Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

General references

Bible References

This

1 Peter 2:20
For what glory is it, if, when sinning and being beaten, ye endure it? but, if, when doing well and suffering for it, ye endure it, this is acceptable with God.
Luke 6:32
"And, if ye love those who love you, what charm have you? for even the sinners love those who love them.

For conscience

1 Peter 3:14
But, if ye should even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye. But fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
Matthew 5:10
"Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
John 15:21
But all these things will they do to you for My name's sake; because they know not Him Who sent Me.
Romans 13:5
Wherefore, there is necessity that ye submit yourselves, not only because of the wrath, but also because of conscience.
2 Timothy 1:12
For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day.

General references

Acts 24:16
In this I myself also am striving always to have a conscience void of offense toward God and men.