Luke 10:29
But the man, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus: "And who is my neighbor?"
Luke 16:15
"You," said Jesus, "are the men who justify themselves before the world, but God can read your hearts; and what is highly esteemed among men may be an abomination in the sight of God.
Luke 18:9-14
Another time, speaking to people who were satisfied that they were religious, and who regarded every one else with scorn, Jesus told this parable--
Romans 8:33
Who will bring a charge against any of God's People? He who pronounces them righteous is God!
Romans 10:3
For, in their ignorance of the Divine Righteousness, and in their eagerness to set up a righteousness of their own, they refused to accept with submission the Divine Righteousness.
Romans 11:35
Or who has first given to him, so that he may claim a recompense?'