Romans 13:5

New English Translation

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 8:1

Who is a wise person? Who knows the solution to a problem? A person’s wisdom brightens his appearance, and softens his harsh countenance.

Ecclesiastes 8:2

Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.

Acts 24:16

This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.

Romans 13:6

For this reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants devoted to governing.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.

1 Peter 2:19

For this finds God’s favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly.

1 Peter 3:16

Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.