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.

Ecclesiastes 8:2

I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God.

1 Peter 2:19

For it is a fine thing if, when moved by your conscience to please God, you suffer patiently when wronged.

1 Samuel 24:5-6

David rose and stealthily cut off the corner of Saul's robe. Afterwards, David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off the corner of Saul's robe.

Acts 24:16

Therefore, I always do my best to have a clear conscience before God and people.

Titus 3:1-2

Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

1 Peter 2:13-15

For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme,

1 Peter 3:16

But do this gently and respectfully, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak evil of your good conduct in the Messiah will be ashamed of slandering you.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

General references

Bible References

Ye

1 Samuel 24:5
David rose and stealthily cut off the corner of Saul's robe. Afterwards, David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off the corner of Saul's robe.
Ecclesiastes 8:2
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God.
Titus 3:1
Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work.
1 Peter 2:13
For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme,

Conscience

Acts 24:16
Therefore, I always do my best to have a clear conscience before God and people.
Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
1 Peter 2:19
For it is a fine thing if, when moved by your conscience to please God, you suffer patiently when wronged.
1 Peter 3:16
But do this gently and respectfully, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak evil of your good conduct in the Messiah will be ashamed of slandering you.

General references

Joshua 1:16
"We'll do everything that you commanded," they replied. "We'll go wherever you send us.
2 Chronicles 19:5
and appointing judges throughout the land in all of the walled cities of Judah, city by city. He issued this reminder to the judges:

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