Acts 24:25

And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, "Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you."

Acts 10:42

And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

2 Peter 1:6

and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness,

Acts 17:32

Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked. But others said, "We will hear you again about this."

1 Samuel 12:7

Now therefore stand still that I may plead with you before the LORD concerning all the righteous deeds of the LORD that he performed for you and for your fathers.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God,

1 Kings 21:27

And when Ahab heard those words, he tore his clothes and put sackcloth on his flesh and fasted and lay in sackcloth and went about dejectedly.

1 Kings 22:26-27

And the king of Israel said, "Seize Micaiah, and take him back to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king's son,

2 Kings 22:19

because your heart was penitent, and you humbled yourself before the LORD, when you heard how I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have heard you, declares the LORD.

Ezra 10:3

Therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away all these wives and their children, according to the counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the commandment of our God, and let it be done according to the Law.

Ezra 10:9

Then all the men of Judah and Benjamin assembled at Jerusalem within the three days. It was the ninth month, on the twentieth day of the month. And all the people sat in the open square before the house of God, trembling because of this matter and because of the heavy rain.

Job 29:14

I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was like a robe and a turban.

Psalm 11:7

For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.

Psalm 45:7

you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;

Psalm 50:3-4

Our God comes; he does not keep silence; before him is a devouring fire, around him a mighty tempest.

Psalm 58:1-2

Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods? Do you judge the children of man uprightly?

Psalm 72:2

May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice!

Psalm 82:1-4

God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:

Psalm 99:1

The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!

Psalm 119:120

My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments.

Proverbs 1:24-32

Because I have called and you refused to listen, have stretched out my hand and no one has heeded,

Proverbs 6:4-5

Give your eyes no sleep and your eyelids no slumber;

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 31:3-5

Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings.

Ecclesiastes 3:16-17

Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, do not be amazed at the matter, for the high official is watched by a higher, and there are yet higher ones over them.

Ecclesiastes 10:16-17

Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child, and your princes feast in the morning!

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

Ecclesiastes 12:14

For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.

Isaiah 1:18

"Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.

Isaiah 1:21

How the faithful city has become a whore, she who was full of justice! Righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.

Isaiah 16:5

then a throne will be established in steadfast love, and on it will sit in faithfulness in the tent of David one who judges and seeks justice and is swift to do righteousness."

Isaiah 28:6-7

and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

Isaiah 32:11

Tremble, you women who are at ease, shudder, you complacent ones; strip, and make yourselves bare, and tie sackcloth around your waist.

Isaiah 41:21

Set forth your case, says the LORD; bring your proofs, says the King of Jacob.

Isaiah 55:6

"Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;

Isaiah 61:8

For I the LORD love justice; I hate robbery and wrong; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.

Isaiah 66:2

All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the LORD. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.

Jeremiah 22:3

Thus says the LORD: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place.

Jeremiah 22:15-17

Do you think you are a king because you compete in cedar? Did not your father eat and drink and do justice and righteousness? Then it was well with him.

Jeremiah 23:29

Is not my word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?

Jeremiah 37:17-21

King Zedekiah sent for him and received him. The king questioned him secretly in his house and said, "Is there any word from the LORD?" Jeremiah said, "There is." Then he said, "You shall be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon."

Jeremiah 38:14-28

King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah the prophet and received him at the third entrance of the temple of the LORD. The king said to Jeremiah, "I will ask you a question; hide nothing from me."

Ezekiel 45:9

"Thus says the Lord GOD: Enough, O princes of Israel! Put away violence and oppression, and execute justice and righteousness. Cease your evictions of my people, declares the Lord GOD.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity."

Daniel 5:1-4

King Belshazzar made a great feast for a thousand of his lords and drank wine in front of the thousand.

Daniel 5:30

That very night Belshazzar the Chaldean king was killed.

Daniel 12:2

And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

Hosea 7:5

On the day of our king, the princes became sick with the heat of wine; he stretched out his hand with mockers.

Hosea 10:4

They utter mere words; with empty oaths they make covenants; so judgment springs up like poisonous weeds in the furrows of the field.

Hosea 10:12

Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the LORD, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you.

Amos 5:24

But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

Amos 6:12

Do horses run on rocks? Does one plow there with oxen? But you have turned justice into poison and the fruit of righteousness into wormwood--

Habakkuk 3:16

I hear, and my body trembles; my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones; my legs tremble beneath me. Yet I will quietly wait for the day of trouble to come upon people who invade us.

Haggai 1:2

"Thus says the LORD of hosts: These people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD."

Matthew 14:5-10

And though he wanted to put him to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet.

Matthew 22:5

But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business,

Matthew 25:1-10

"Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.

Matthew 25:31-46

"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.

Mark 6:18-24

For John had been saying to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."

Luke 13:24-25

"Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

Luke 17:26-29

Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man.

John 16:8

And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment:

Acts 2:37

Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?"

Acts 9:6

But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do."

Acts 16:29-34

And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas.

Acts 17:2

And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,

Acts 17:13

But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Berea also, they came there too, agitating and stirring up the crowds.

Acts 24:15

having a hope in God, which these men themselves accept, that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.

Acts 24:26

At the same time he hoped that money would be given him by Paul. So he sent for him often and conversed with him.

Acts 26:28

And Agrippa said to Paul, "In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?"

Romans 2:16

on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.

Romans 3:19-20

Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God.

Romans 12:1

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Romans 14:12

So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.

1 Corinthians 14:24-25

But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all,

2 Corinthians 5:10

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

2 Corinthians 6:2

For he says, "In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you."Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

Galatians 3:22

But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

2 Thessalonians 1:7-10

and to grant relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels

2 Timothy 4:1

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:

Titus 2:11-12

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,

Hebrews 3:7-8

Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, "Today, if you hear his voice,

Hebrews 3:13

But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called "today," that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

Hebrews 4:1

Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it.

Hebrews 4:11-12

Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.

Hebrews 6:2

and of instruction about washings,the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

Hebrews 9:27

And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment,

Hebrews 12:21

Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, "I tremble with fear."

James 2:19

You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe--and shudder!

James 4:13-14

Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit"--

1 Peter 3:15

but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

1 Peter 4:4-5

With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;

1 John 3:7

Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous.

1 John 3:10

By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother.

Revelation 20:11-15

Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

He

Acts 17:2
And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures,
1 Samuel 12:7
Now therefore stand still that I may plead with you before the LORD concerning all the righteous deeds of the LORD that he performed for you and for your fathers.
Isaiah 1:18
"Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.
Isaiah 41:21
Set forth your case, says the LORD; bring your proofs, says the King of Jacob.
Romans 12:1
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
1 Peter 3:15
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

Righteousness

Acts 24:15
having a hope in God, which these men themselves accept, that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God,
Job 29:14
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was like a robe and a turban.
Psalm 11:7
For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.
Psalm 45:7
you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;
Psalm 58:1
Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods? Do you judge the children of man uprightly?
Psalm 72:2
May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice!
Psalm 82:1
God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:
Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Ecclesiastes 3:16
Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness.
Isaiah 1:21
How the faithful city has become a whore, she who was full of justice! Righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.
Isaiah 16:5
then a throne will be established in steadfast love, and on it will sit in faithfulness in the tent of David one who judges and seeks justice and is swift to do righteousness."
Isaiah 61:8
For I the LORD love justice; I hate robbery and wrong; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
Jeremiah 22:3
Thus says the LORD: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place.
Ezekiel 45:9
"Thus says the Lord GOD: Enough, O princes of Israel! Put away violence and oppression, and execute justice and righteousness. Cease your evictions of my people, declares the Lord GOD.
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity."
Hosea 10:4
They utter mere words; with empty oaths they make covenants; so judgment springs up like poisonous weeds in the furrows of the field.
Amos 5:24
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Amos 6:12
Do horses run on rocks? Does one plow there with oxen? But you have turned justice into poison and the fruit of righteousness into wormwood--
John 16:8
And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment:
1 John 3:7
Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous.

Temperance

Proverbs 31:3
Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings.
Ecclesiastes 10:16
Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child, and your princes feast in the morning!
Isaiah 28:6
and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
Daniel 5:1
King Belshazzar made a great feast for a thousand of his lords and drank wine in front of the thousand.
Hosea 7:5
On the day of our king, the princes became sick with the heat of wine; he stretched out his hand with mockers.
Mark 6:18
For John had been saying to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."
Galatians 5:23
gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Titus 2:11
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,
1 Peter 4:4
With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;
2 Peter 1:6
and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness,

Go

Acts 16:30
Then he brought them out and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
Acts 26:28
And Agrippa said to Paul, "In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?"
1 Kings 22:26
And the king of Israel said, "Seize Micaiah, and take him back to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king's son,
Proverbs 1:24
Because I have called and you refused to listen, have stretched out my hand and no one has heeded,
Jeremiah 37:17
King Zedekiah sent for him and received him. The king questioned him secretly in his house and said, "Is there any word from the LORD?" Jeremiah said, "There is." Then he said, "You shall be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon."
Jeremiah 38:14
King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah the prophet and received him at the third entrance of the temple of the LORD. The king said to Jeremiah, "I will ask you a question; hide nothing from me."
Matthew 14:5
And though he wanted to put him to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet.
Matthew 22:5
But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business,
Matthew 25:1
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.

General references

Proverbs 28:6
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.
Matthew 14:4
because John had been saying to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
1 Corinthians 1:27
But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;

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