Therefore, it is necessary to be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of the conscience.
Who is like a wise one? And who knows the meaning of a matter? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.
I say, “Guard the sovereign’s command because of the oath before Elohim.
“And in this I exercise myself to have a clear conscience toward Elohim and men always.
For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are servants of Elohim attending continually to these duties.
Pray for us, for we trust that we have a good conscience, desiring to behave well in every way.
For this is favour, if because of conscience toward Elohim anyone bears up under grief, suffering unrighteously.
having a good conscience, so that when they speak against you as doers of evil, those who falsely accuse your good behaviour in Messiah, shall be ashamed.