Romans 13:5
Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 8:1
Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man's wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.

Romans 13:6
This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God's servants, who devote themselves to their work.

1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,

1 Peter 2:19
For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.


Treasury of Scripture
Why you must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

ye.



1 Samuel 24:5,6
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt…



Ecclesiastes 8:2
I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.



Titus 3:1,2
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, …

conscience.



Acts 24:16
And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.



Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.



1 Peter 2:19
For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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