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4893 suneidesis (soon-i'-day-sis);

from a prolonged form of 4894; coperception, i.e. moral consciousness:

KJV-- conscience.

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4894 suneido (soon-i'-do);

to see completely; used (like its primary) only in two past tenses, respectively meaning to understand or become aware, and to be conscious or (clandestinely) informed of:

KJV-- consider, know, be privy, be ware of.

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The conscience of the believer has been cleansed by the work of Jesus Christ; it no longer accuses and condemns . Believers are to work to maintain pure consciences. They also must be careful not to encourage others to act against their consciences. To act contrary to the urging of one's conscience is wrong, for actions that go against the conscience cannot arise out of faith <1 Cor. 8; 10:23-33>.

(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary)

(Copyright (C) 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers)