15 Bible Verses about Righteousness, Of Believers

My dear children, let no man deceive you: he who doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:

And, behold, there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

But Peter and John, answering them, said, If it be right in the sight of God to obey you rather than God, be yourselves the judges.

Be not unequally yoked with infidels; for what participation hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what fellowship [is there] between light and darkness?

and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ. All scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and advantageous for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness

But seek ye, in the first place, the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be given you over.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be fed to the full.

Stand therefore, girded about your loins with truth, and putting on the breastplate of righteousness;

But thou, O man of God, flee from these things; but pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

But flee youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

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

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

Confess your offences one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The energetic prayer of a righteous man is mightily prevalent.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake: for their's is the kingdom in heaven.

But if ye should even suffer for righteousness, blessed are ye: be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled,