Romans 13:5

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

And afterward David's heart struck him, because he had cut off a corner of Saul's robe.

I say: Keep the king's command, because of God's oath to him.

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

Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,

So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man.

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.

For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.

having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.

And they answered Joshua, "All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.

He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,