Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
Who is like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
I say, *Keep the king's command!* because of the oath to God.
Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.
Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.
For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good manner of life in Messiah.