Romans 13:5
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Cross-references
Romans 13:2 warns that resisting authorities brings judgment, directly linking to the submission commanded here.
1 Samuel 24:6 shows David refusing to harm Saul because he is the Lord's anointed — a model of submission for conscience's sake.
Acts 24:16 describes Paul's effort to maintain a clear conscience toward God and men — the same principle behind submitting for conscience.
Titus 3:1 directly parallels this call to be submissive to rulers and authorities, reinforcing Paul's instruction.
1 Peter 2:13-15 commands submission to every human institution for the Lord's sake, directly reinforcing the 'for conscience' motive.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 advises keeping the king's command because of an oath to God — similar to Paul's 'for conscience sake' appeal.
1 Peter 2:19 teaches that enduring suffering for conscience toward God is gracious, paralleling the submission for conscience's sake.
Hebrews 13:18 expresses the desire for a clear conscience in all conduct, aligning with the conscience-based obedience to authorities.
1 Peter 3:16 highlights a good conscience that silences slanderers, connecting to the conscience motive for submission.