Verse 19

For this is commendable: if someone endures grief, suffering unjustly because of their conscience toward God.

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Referenced Verses

  • Rom 13:5 : 5 Therefore, it is necessary to be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.
  • 1 Cor 15:10 : 10 But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
  • 2 Cor 1:12 : 12 For this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity, not relying on worldly wisdom but on God's grace.
  • 2 Cor 8:1 : 1 Now we want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been given to the churches of Macedonia.
  • 2 Tim 1:12 : 12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.
  • 1 Pet 2:20 : 20 What credit is it if you sin and are beaten for it, and you endure? But if you do good and suffer for it, and you endure, this is commendable before God.
  • 1 Pet 3:14-17 : 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be intimidated. 15 But honor the Lord as holy in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. 16 Yet do so with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are maligned, those who accuse your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.
  • Job 21:27 : 27 Behold, I know your thoughts and the schemes you plot against me.
  • Ps 35:19 : 19 Do not let my deceitful enemies rejoice over me; do not let those who hate me without cause wink maliciously.
  • Ps 38:19 : 19 I confess my iniquity; I am anxious because of my sin.
  • Ps 69:4 : 4 I am tired of calling for help; my throat is parched. My eyes are worn out from looking for my God.
  • Ps 119:86 : 86 All Your commandments are faithful; they persecute me falsely—help me!
  • Matt 5:10-12 : 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
  • Luke 6:32 : 32 If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.
  • John 15:21 : 21 But they will do all these things to you because of my name, for they do not know the one who sent me.
  • Acts 11:23 : 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts.