Righteousness

My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:

Blessed are they that keep justice, And he that doeth righteousness at all times.

If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one also that doeth righteousness is begotten of him.

For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; — read the full passage →

But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from taking a bribe, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from looking upon evil: — read the full passage →

For Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one that believeth.

And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith:

We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, — read the full passage →

who his own self bare our sins in his body upon the tree, that we, having died unto sins, might live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed.

that the ordinance of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. — read the full passage →

For therein is revealed a righteousness of God from faith unto faith: as it is written, But the righteous shall live by faith.

To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.

Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God. — read the full passage →

And he believed in Jehovah; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.

being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:

as it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one;

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

And let patience have its perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing.

The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous, And his ears are open unto their cry.

Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

For we are all become as one that is unclean, and all our righteousnesses are as a polluted garment: and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

But unto you that fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings; and ye shall go forth, and gambol as calves of the stall.

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to kindness; break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek Jehovah, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law: because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

For what saith the scripture? And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.

In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death.

For if, by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; much more shall they that receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, even Jesus Christ.

Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;

and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.

not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.

I do not make void the grace of God: for if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nought.

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with a garland, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

And it shall be righteousness unto us, if we observe to do all this commandment before Jehovah our God, as he hath commanded us.

because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, — read the full passage →

and he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be in uncircumcision, that righteousness might be reckoned unto them;

The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

For thou wilt bless the righteous; O Jehovah, thou wilt compass him with favor as with a shield.

I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: My justice was as a robe and a diadem.

All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.

For not through the law was the promise to Abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world, but through the righteousness of faith.

For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.

Even as Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.

But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; — read the full passage →

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence for ever.

Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.

even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ unto all them that believe; for there is no distinction;

Seventy weeks are decreed upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy.

He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name whereby he shall be called: Jehovah our righteousness.

Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; — read the full passage →

Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness?

For as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the one shall the many be made righteous.

But he that doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God.

He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.

The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But Jehovah delivereth him out of them all.

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

He prayeth unto God, and he is favorable unto him, So that he seeth his face with joy: And he restoreth unto man his righteousness.

but for our sake also, unto whom it shall be reckoned, who believe on him that raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,

Is this blessing then pronounced upon the circumcision, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say, To Abraham his faith was reckoned for righteousness.

But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

And I will make justice the line, and righteousness the plummet; and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding-place.

He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by the knowledge of himself shall my righteous servant justify many; and he shall bear their iniquities.

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them; But the treacherous shall be taken in their own iniquity.

The labor of the righteoustendethto life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.

These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, andperfect in his generations: Noah walked with God.

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and the Saviour Jesus Christ:

Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? — read the full passage →

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Then spake Jesus to the multitudes and to his disciples, — read the full passage →

Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; — read the full passage →

We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth; — read the full passage →

Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness. — read the full passage →