Verse 5

Therefore, it is necessary to be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.

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Referenced Verses

  • Eccl 8:2 : 2 I advise you to obey the king's command and stay true to your oath made before God.
  • 1 Pet 2:19 : 19 For this is commendable: if someone endures grief, suffering unjustly because of their conscience toward God.
  • 1 Pet 3:16 : 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.
  • 1 Sam 24:5-6 : 5 David’s men said to him, 'This is the day the LORD spoke about when He said, "I will give your enemy into your hands, and you may do to him as you see fit."' Then David arose and secretly cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. 6 Afterward, David's heart troubled him because he had cut off a corner of Saul's robe.
  • Acts 24:16 : 16 In this, I strive to always keep my conscience clear before God and people.
  • Titus 3:1-2 : 1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, and to be ready for every good work. 2 Speak evil of no one, avoid quarrels, be gentle, and show perfect courtesy to everyone.
  • Heb 13:18 : 18 Pray for us, for we are confident that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
  • 1 Pet 2:13-15 : 13 Submit yourselves to every human authority for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as the one in authority, 14 or to governors as those sent by him to punish evildoers and to praise those who do good. 15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish people.