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Romans 13:5
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Romans 13:5
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5 Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.(A)
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Romans 13:5
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Romans 13:5
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5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.(A)
1 Peter 2:19
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1 Peter 2:19
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19 For it is a commendable thing if, being aware of God, a person endures pain while suffering unjustly.
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1 Peter 2:19
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1 Peter 2:19
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19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.(A)
Acts 24:16
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Acts 24:16
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16 Therefore I do my best always to have a clear conscience toward God and all people.(A)
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Acts 24:16
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Acts 24:16
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16 So I strive always to keep my conscience clear(A) before God and man.
Ecclesiastes 8:2
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Ecclesiastes 8:2
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2 Keep[a] the king’s command, and because of your sacred oath(A)
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- 8.2 Heb I keep
Ecclesiastes 8:2
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Ecclesiastes 8:2
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Obey the King
2 Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God.
Titus 3:1-2
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Titus 3:1-2
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Maintain Good Deeds
3 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,(A) 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone.(B)
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Titus 3:1-2
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Titus 3:1-2
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Saved in Order to Do Good
3 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities,(A) to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,(B) 2 to slander no one,(C) to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.
1 Peter 3:16
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1 Peter 3:16
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16 yet do it with gentleness and respect. Maintain a good conscience so that, when you are maligned,[a] those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.(A)
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- 3.16 Other ancient authorities read when they malign you as evildoers
1 Peter 3:16
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1 Peter 3:16
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16 keeping a clear conscience,(A) so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.(B)
1 Peter 2:13-15
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1 Peter 2:13-15
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13 For the Lord’s sake be subject to every human authority,[a] whether to the emperor as supreme(A) 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. 15 For it is God’s will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish.
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- 2.13 Or every authority ordained for humans
1 Peter 2:13-15
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1 Peter 2:13-15
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13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority:(A) whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong(B) and to commend those who do right.(C) 15 For it is God’s will(D) that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.(E)
Hebrews 13:18
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Hebrews 13:18
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18 Pray for us; we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.(A)
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Hebrews 13:18
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18 Pray for us.(A) We are sure that we have a clear conscience(B) and desire to live honorably in every way.
1 Samuel 24:5-6
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1 Samuel 24:5-6
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5 Afterward David was stricken to the heart because he had cut off a corner of Saul’s cloak.(A) 6 He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the Lord’s anointed, to raise my hand against him, for he is the Lord’s anointed.”(B)
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1 Samuel 24:5-6
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1 Samuel 24:5-6
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5 Afterward, David was conscience-stricken(A) for having cut off a corner of his robe. 6 He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed,(B) or lay my hand on him; for he is the anointed of the Lord.”
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