Wherefore ye must needs obey, not for fear of vengeance only: but also because of conscience.
And therefore study I to have a clear conscience toward God, and toward man also.
Even for this cause pay ye tribute.
Pray for us. We have confidence because we have a good conscience in all things, and desire to live honestly.
For it commeth of grace, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
having a good conscience, that when they backbite you as evil doers, they may be ashamed, for as much as they have falsely accused your good conversation in Christ.