15 Bible Verses about Righteousness, Of Believers

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

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And this man was just and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him:

Bat Peter and John answering them, said: Whether it is right in the sight of God to obey you rather than God, judge you.

Be not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? What communion has light with darkness?

and that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise in order to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished for every good work.

But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you in addition.

Bless ed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness; for they shall be filled.

Stand, therefore, having your loins girded about with truth, and wearing the breastplate of righteousness,

But do you, man of God, shun these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, patience, meekness.

Shun youthful desires, and follow righteousness, faithfulness, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

For the wrath of man produces not the righteousness of God.

Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun, in the kingdom of their Father. He that has ears to hear,- let him hear.

Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that you may be restored to health: the fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

Blessed are they that are persecuted on account of righteousness; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

But yet, if you even suffer for righteousness, happy are you. Yet fear not their terror, nor be troubled: