Acts 24:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.”
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“In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and in this I do exercise myself, to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 24:16 — 19 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 23:1Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”
- Romans 2:15So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them
- Romans 9:1I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.
- 1 Corinthians 4:4My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:10You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.
- 1 Timothy 1:5The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
- 1 Timothy 1:19holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.
- 1 Timothy 3:9They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
- 2 Timothy 1:3I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.
- Titus 1:15To the pure, all things are pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are defiled.
- Titus 2:11For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
- Hebrews 9:14how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!
- Hebrews 10:22let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
- Hebrews 13:18Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
- 1 Peter 2:19For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.
- 1 Peter 3:16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
- 1 Peter 3:21And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
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