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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1 Peter 2:20
For what glory is it, if when ye sin and are punished for it, ye bear it patiently? but if when ye do well and suffer for it, ye bear it patiently, this will gain favor with God.
Luke 6:32
If ye love only them that love you, what thanks are due to you? for even the wicked love those that love them:
For conscience
1 Peter 3:14
But if ye should even suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye: and therefore be not afraid of their menaces, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts:
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are they, who are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
John 15:21
But all these things will they do unto you, on my account, because they know not Him that sent me.
Romans 13:5
Wherefore it is necessary to submit, not only on account of punishment, but also of conscience.
2 Timothy 1:12
for which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know in whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him against that day.
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Acts 24:16
And on this account do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence both towards God and towards men.