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 submit themselves to governments, to authorities, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work,

Submit yourselves therefore to every human institution for the Lords sake; whether to the king, as supreme;

On this ground do I also myself strive to have always a conscience void of offence toward God and toward men.

Pray for us; for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring in all things to conduct ourselves well;

For this is acceptable, if any one on account of a sense of duty to God endureth hardships, suffering wrongfully.

having a good conscience, that, wherein ye are evil spoken of, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conduct in Christ.