Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Conscience
General references
Bible References
Ye
1 Samuel 24:5
Afterward, David’s conscience bothered him because he had cut off the hem of Saul’s robe.
Ecclesiastes 8:2
I counsel you to keep the command of the king because of the oath before God [by which you swore loyalty to him].
Titus 3:1
Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power,
Conscience
Acts 24:16
In view of this, I also do my best and strive always to have a clear conscience before God and before men.
Hebrews 13:18
Keep praying for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, seeking to conduct ourselves honorably [that is, with moral courage and personal integrity] in all things.
1 Peter 2:19
For this finds favor, if a person endures the sorrow of suffering unjustly because of an awareness of [the will of] God.
1 Peter 3:16
And see to it that your conscience is entirely clear, so that every time you are slandered or falsely accused, those who attack or disparage your good behavior in Christ will be shamed [by their own words].
General references
Joshua 1:16 They answered Joshua, saying, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.
2 Chronicles 19:5
He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,