Therefore you must be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience’s sake.
Who is as the wise man? and who knows the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom makes his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
I counsel you to keep the king's commandment, and that for the sake of your oath to God.
And in this do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men.
For, for this cause pay you tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
For this is commendable, if a man for conscience toward God endures grief, suffering wrongfully.
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good behavior in Christ.