Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
Parallel translations
- KJV Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
- BSB Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.
- NKJV Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake.
- NASB Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for the sake of conscience.
- NLT So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.
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- Acts 24:16Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
- Eccl 8:2I say, “Keep the king’s command!” because of the oath to God.
- 1 Pet 2:19For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
- 1 Pet 2:13–15Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
- 1 Sam 24:5–6Afterward, David’s heart struck him, because he had cut off Saul’s skirt.
- Titus 3:1–2Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
- Heb 13:18Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.
- 1 Pet 3:16having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
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