Act 23:1, 24:16, Rom 15:30, 2Cor 1:12, Eph 6:19, Col 4:3, 1Th 5:25, 2Th 3:1 | ISV | STEP | Paul looked straight at the Council and said, “Brothers, with a clear conscience I have done my duty before God up to this very day.”

Acts 23:1

Paul looked straight at the Council ^{▼▼Or Sanhedrin} and said, “Brothers, with a clear conscience I have done my duty before God up to this very day.”Acts 24:16; 1Cor 4:4; 2Cor 1:12; 4:2; 2Tim 1:3; Heb 13:18

Acts 24:16

16 Therefore, I always do my best to have a clear conscience in the sight of God and people.Acts 23:1

Romans 15:30

30 Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love that the Spirit produces, to join me in my struggle, earnestly praying to God for me2Cor 1:11; Phil 2:1; Col 4:12

2 Corinthians 1:12

12 Paul's Reason for BoastingFor this is what we boast about: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world with pure motives and godly sincerity, without earthly wisdom but with God's grace—and especially towards you.1Cor 2:4, 13; 2Cor 2:17; 4:2

Ephesians 6:19

19 Pray ^{▼▼The Gk. lacks Pray} also for me, so that, when I open my mouth, the right words will be given to me. Then I will boldly make known the secret of the gospel,Acts 4:29; 2Cor 3:12; Col 4:3; 2Thes 3:1

Colossians 4:3

3 At the same time also pray for us—that God would open before us a door for the word so that we may tell the secret about Christ, for which I have been imprisoned.Matt 13:11; 1Cor 4:1; 16:9; 2Cor 2:12; Eph 6:19-20; Phil 1:7; Col 1:26; 2:2; 2Thes 3:1

1 Thessalonians 5:25

25 Brothers, pray ^{▼▼Other mss. read also pray} for us.Col 4:3; 2Thes 3:1

2 Thessalonians 3:1

1 An Example to Follow

Finally, brothers, pray for us—that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly, and that it may be honored the way it is among you.Eph 6:19; Col 4:3; 1Thes 5:25