Romans 13:5

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

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and authorities, to obey rulers, to be ready for every good work,

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake; whether it be to the king, as supreme ruler,

And I do exercise myself in this, always to have a conscience void of offense toward God and man.

Pray for us: for we trust that we have a good conscience, willing to live honor ably in all things.

For this is praiseworthy, if any one, on account of conscience to ward God, endure sorrows, suffering unjustly.

having a good conscience, that, inasmuch as they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who traduce your good con duct in Christ.