But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.

And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.

As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.