Bible Verses about “righteousness”

“Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;”

“and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope:”

“and hope doesn't disappoint us, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”

“If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of him.”

“But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.”

“But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."”

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

“For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.”

“through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

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

“Little children, let no one lead you astray. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.”

“For Christ is the fulfillment of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.”

“He who walks righteously, and speaks blamelessly; He who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil--”

“Blessed are those who keep justice. Blessed is one who does what is right at all times.”

“he will dwell on high. His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks. His bread will be supplied. His waters will be sure.”

“Your eyes will see the king in his beauty. They will see a distant land.”