Romans 13:5

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.

Ecclesiastes 8:2

Obey the king's command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.

1 Peter 2:19

For this finds God's favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly.

1 Samuel 24:5-6

Afterward David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off an edge of Saul's robe.

Acts 24:16

This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.

Titus 3:1-2

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.

1 Peter 2:13-15

Be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake, whether to a king as supreme

1 Peter 3:16

Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse 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
Afterward David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off an edge of Saul's robe.
Ecclesiastes 8:2
Obey the king's command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.
1 Peter 2:13
Be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake, whether to a king as supreme

Conscience

Acts 24:16
This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.
Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.
1 Peter 2:19
For this finds God's favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly.
1 Peter 3:16
Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.

General references

Joshua 1:16
They told Joshua, "We will do everything you say. We will go wherever you send us.
2 Chronicles 19:5
He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

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