⁵ Wherefore `ye' must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

² I `counsel thee', Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

¹⁹ For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.

⁵ And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.

⁶ And he said unto his men, Jehovah forbid that I should do this thing unto my lord, Jehovah's anointed, to put forth my hand against him, seeing he is Jehovah's anointed.

¹⁶ Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.

¹ Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

² to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

¹⁸ Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

¹³ Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

¹⁴ or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

¹⁵ For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

¹⁶ having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.