^16 (A)This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.

Submission to Government^(A)

^13 (B)Therefore submit yourselves to every ^[a]ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme,

¹⁹ For this is ^(A)commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.