Righteousness

Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.

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

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

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: — read the full passage →

But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made 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 holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; — read the full passage →

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

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

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

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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

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

Blessed are they which do 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 own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

That the righteousness 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 the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

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

And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

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

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, 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 of them that make peace.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

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

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just 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 his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up 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 in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted 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 one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

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

I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, 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 ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the Lord our God, as he hath commanded us.

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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 of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; — read the full passage →

And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:

The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

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

For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.

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

Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

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

Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

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

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.

But now the righteousness of God without the law is 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 assurance for ever.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

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

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

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

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

As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, 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 be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.

But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;

Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.

But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to 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 his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.

The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.

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

Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? — read the full passage →

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, — read the full passage →

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; — read the full passage →

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. — read the full passage →