Righteousness Of God

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.

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

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

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:

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

For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

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

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

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

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

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

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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

The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

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.

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.

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

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

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

For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

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

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

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

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

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

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

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:

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

Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

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

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

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:

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: — read the full passage →

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

Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

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

For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto 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 therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.

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

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.

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

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

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.

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 →

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

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

But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; — read the full passage →

Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

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

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.

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; — read the full passage →

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

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

What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? — read the full passage →

Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? — read the full passage →

For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

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

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.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

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

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.

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

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