15 Bible Verses about Righteousness, Of Believers

Dear children, let no one lead you astray. The man who acts righteously is righteous, just as He is righteous.

Now there was a man in Jerusalem of the name of Symeon, an upright and God-fearing man, who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

But Peter and John replied, "Judge whether it is right in God's sight to listen to you instead of listening to God.

Do not come into close association with unbelievers, like oxen yoked with asses. For what is there in common between righteousness and lawlessness? Or what partnership has light with darkness?

and that from infancy you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise to obtain salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Every Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for convincing, for correction of error, and for instruction in right doing;

But make His Kingdom and righteousness your chief aim, and then these things shall all be given you in addition.

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be completely satisfied.

Stand therefore, first fastening round you the girdle of truth and putting on the breastplate of uprightness

But you, O man of God, must flee from these things; and strive for uprightness, godliness, good faith, love, fortitude, and a forgiving temper.

Keep a strong curb, however, on your youthful cravings; and strive for integrity, good faith, love, peace, in company with all who pray to the Lord with pure hearts.

For a man's anger does not lead to action which God regards as righteous.

Then will the righteous shine out like the sun in their Father's Kingdom. Listen, every one who has ears!

Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be cured. The heartfelt supplication of a righteous man exerts a mighty influence.

"Blessed are those who have borne persecution in the cause of Righteousness, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens.

But even if you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are to be envied. So do not be alarmed by their threats, nor troubled;