Acts 4:19-20

19But Peter and John answered them, aWhether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, 20for bwe cannot but speak of what cwe have seen and heard.”

Acts 5:29

29But Peter and the apostles answered, d“We must obey God rather than men.

2 Corinthians 5:9-11

9So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to eplease him. 10For fwe must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, gso that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

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11Therefore, knowing hthe fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But iwhat we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

4but just as we have been approved by God jto be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not kto please man, but to please God lwho tests our hearts.
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